Patrick Durack (1834-1898) and his family, set out from Goulburn in 1867
overland to SW Queensland, overcoming extraordinary hardships to establish
several large properties, including Galway Downs, Thylungra and Kyabra
stations.
From Thylungra, Durack organised the droving of 7,250 head of breeding
cattle and 200 horses on a 4,828km trek, the longest undertaken by
Australian drovers up to that time.
The Duracks were responsible for opening up vast new areas of Australia.
Patrick and his wife are buried in the Mortis Street Pioneer Cemetery in
Goulburn.
Beautiful!
-McRae Family, Broken Hill NSW
Riversdale Historic Homestead
Riversdale Homestead is a historic 1830s inn, purchased in 1875 by Edward
Twynam who later became Surveyor General of NSW. Riversdale remained in his
family until acquired by the National Trust in 1967. Set in flowering
gardens, Riversdale is furnished as a mid-19th century colonial cottage.
Also tours of the fabulous gardens are also available.
Riversdale is a beautiful place to have a picnic or to hold a function such
as weddings, christenings, parties and special family photos.
Riversdale is now open every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
10am-2pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm.
Entrance fees are as follows:
Adults $5.00
Concessions $3.00
Family $12.00
See MAP for location.
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