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Stirling Terrace, Toodyay
Stirling Terrace is the main street of Toodyay, Western Australia, originally called New Road until 1905. Route description From the intersection of Toodyay Road and Goomalling Toodyay Road, Stirling Terrace travels north-west through the town for , to the west of the Avon River, Western Australia, Avon River. At the street's north-western end, through-traffic can continue north via Telegraph Road and Bindi Bindi–Toodyay Road to Bindi Bindi, Western Australia, Bindi Bindi, or west via Harper Road and Julimar Road to Chittering, Western Australia, Chittering. Buildings A considerable number of heritage properties are found on the terrace. The historic frontage of residences, shops and other buildings along Stirling Terrace is collectively termed the Stirling Terrace Streetscape Group. The State Register of Heritage Buildings includes Connor's Mill, Toodyay Public Library (built 1874), the old Toodyay Post Office (designed by George Temple-Poole and built 1897) and the old Tood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moondyne Festival
The Moondyne Festival is a festival held in Toodyay, Western Australia, celebrating the life and times of Moondyne Joe. It is held annually on the first Sunday in May. This festival takes place in the main street, Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, Stirling Terrace, with street theatre, market stalls, and demonstrations. During the festival, the town is described as being transported back in time. The festival features costumes from the 19th century, street theatre involving the character of Moondyne Joe, street stalls, and displays of art and antiques. Other characters portrayed include the "Swagmen" (Moondyne's gang), Temperance movement, temperance ladies, the undertaker, and the barber. History The Moondyne Festival was first held in 1984. In 2002, the Moondyne Festival was part of the national Year of the Outback celebrations. In 2011, the festival was scheduled to be opened by the Governor of Western Australia, Ken Michael. The Moondyne Festival was nominated for and a finalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |