Saturday 24th April – Saw 8 vehicles set out on a roads trip to Dalmorton and beyond.
After a briefing by Richard we left Waterview Heights for a short drive to Bawden Bridge for our first stop to inspect the bridge, then onto view Chambigne Post Office, St Lukes Church and OBX Post Office plus a few
kms up the road we looked at the remains of the "Estrelda" Coaching Station .
A stop was made at Buccurumbi causeway to inspect what remains of the bridge built 1875 and destroyed by a massive flood in 1947 .
Beyond this point we travel on some of the (original coach road and pot holes or so it felt like) for a look at the historic ghost town Dalmorton and Morning tea stop.
David & Roslyn inspecting NP sign The two C/Kath's waiting for the butcher to open at Dalmorton!
Exploring of the old butcher shop , house and Police station remains and a study of the large National Parks sign with the map and overview of the valley's history with a walk around the area it was back on the road to our next stop Newton Boyd World War 1 memorial.
Purchasing local goods at the Newton Boyd Store.
It was then decided to go on and have lunch by the side of the Mann river at Wytallaba. Kathy Butcher cooling off after lunch.
A very enjoyable day was had by all , Thank you to Don and Richard for all your work to make this such a great day.