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.
Congratulations - We had a great time! We loved the festival [Blues] and
intend to keep coming each year - from Geelong. We love Goulburn and do all
the tourist things while we are there - and we love the architecture of
Goulburn, and the age of some of your buildings...
- Marg, Geelong VIC
Festivals & Major Events
Sunday, 5 February 2012 - Sunday, 26 February 2012
Escape - Embrace - Enjoy
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Saturday, 11 February 2012 - Sunday, 11 March 2012
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Sunday, 4 March 2012
Summer Series of Recitals - 2012
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Saturday, 10 March 2012 - Sunday, 18 March 2012
This event is offered as part of Goulburn's annual Celebration of Heritage & Roses Festival.
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Saturday, 10 March 2012 - Saturday, 17 March 2012
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