Miles Franklin wrote the novel 'My Brilliant Career' at Stillwater, just outside Goulburn. It was first published in 1901. Thomas J Hebblewhite was the Editor of the Goulburn Evening Penny Post during the 1890s and provided Miles with valuable advice and support, launching her literary career.

A free self-guided walking tour "Miles Franklins' Goulburn" is available from the Visitor Information Centre.