Gunnedah Water Tower Museum
Located near the Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue, the Gunnedah Water Tower Museum is a must see if visiting the area. Parking is easy because of the car park near the memorial, or on the road outside.
Only open on Saturday from 10 until 2 you need to time your visit ti go inside.
The art work by Jenny McCracken depicts soldiers of 7RAR waiting for Huey Helicopters, while the rear of the tower shows soldiers paying their respects beside the Long Tan Cross.
Inside the Tower
The Rosewarne Memorial
Situated on the Quia Road, Rosewarne was a small community near Gunnedah. The residents erected this memorial to remember members of the Public School and other local servicemen of World War One. The memorial became forgotten and rarely visited because of the town’s closure. Relocated in 1998 the memorial now sits behind the water tower.
An information board next to the memorial describes its history and the men behind the names on the plaque. If you visit the water tower, take a few minutes to visit the site out the back, because this is something we should all remember.
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Town’s closure? Does that mean all the people moved away to bigger cities?
The rabbit skin industry stopped so people left, then a mine expanded closer. Everyone left.
Very interesting 🙂 I’ll enjoy exploring your blog! Thanks so much for visiting mine and signing up to follow. I’ve also connected with yours now too, best wishes Rosemary (Le Chic En Rose).
Thankyou, you have some great stories and lovely photos, look forward to reading more of them
Thanks! 🙂 🙂
I copied your photo of the memorial mural and would like to have your permission to use it for my Farewell Salute section one day. Your site will be mentioned.
Of course, please use it. It would be great for more people to be able to see it
That’s very interesting..love visit there.
Thank you for reading. These little museums are great to visit.