Mulgoa Valley Gazette

The Bicentennial celebrations will be opened on Saturday November 7 at 11am in Mulgoa Park.
The historic houses bus tour to ‘Fernhill’, ‘Winbourne’ and ‘Fairlight’ (gardens only) and ‘Glenleigh’ (garden and interior) is only available for 9.30am departure now.
This year marks the Bicentenary of the grant of land at Mulgoa to Edward Cox on 1st November, 1809, confirmed by Governor Macquarie on 1st January, 1810.
The settlement of the Mulgoa Valley began with the building of ‘The Cottage’ in 1810. William Cox’s three sons George, Henry and Edward lived at ‘The Cottage’ before developing their own properties: ‘Winbourne’ (1824), ‘Glenmore’ (1825) and ‘Fernhill’ (1842). With St. Thomas’ Church (1836-1838), these buildings reflect the early pioneering phase of prosperity, evolution of architectural styles and the social and religious aspirations of the Cox family.
Celebrations will be opened on Saturday November 7 at 11am in Mulgoa Park by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales. Students from Mulgoa and Wallacia Public Schools and Nepean Christian School will sing the National anthem with musical accompaniment by Nepean Christian School. Other events include:
A VILLAGE FETE: 10am-3pm in Mulgoa Park. Stalls include: Art and crafts, Books, Jumping castles, Face painting, Garden and Food stalls, Entertainment, Old photos, Farm animals, Wood turning, Vintage cars, machinery and bikes and local groups.
HISTORIC HOUSES BUS VISIT: To book for the 9.30am tour, send a cheque for $25, payable to MPA, to PO Box 71, Mulgoa 2745, with a stamped addressed envelope and telephone details.
St. Thomas’ Church, Mulgoa School and ‘Glenmore’, at the golf club can also be viewed by the public. Maps will be available at Mulgoa Park.
OPEN GARDENS SCHEME: ‘The Cottage’ garden will be open on 7theand 8th November. Eminent author, historian and conservation consultant Dr James Broadbent will speak at noon and 2pm each day on the history of the house and its garden, as well as the design and planting of Sydney’s early colonial gardens. The unique and rustic garden with its informal beds of drought-hardy plants, Cape bulbs, and species and old roses complements the cottage. The carriage loop is planted with agaves and white cedars, as recorded by Lady Franklin in 1839. Open: 10am-4.30pm. Admission $7. No charge for children under 18.