Discover Murrumburrah

In Murrumburrah, memorials, local history and art connected to the grain industry lead visitors through different chapters of the town’s story. If you’re planning a stay, you can use these themes to guide your choices, from the Australian Light Horse and the former flour mill to exhibitions on the region’s history. A park, an architecture trail and a seasonal café also offer further points of interest.

Light Horse history and remembrance

The Light Horse Memorial commemorates the birthplace of the First Australian Light Horse, which was established in Murrumburrah in 1897. Elements of the memorial include a diorama of Beersheba and bronze sculptures: Corporal William Bradford, a depiction of the retreat at Romani with a horse, and Bill the Bastard with five men. The works are by Murrumburrah sculptor Carl Valerius. A life-size bronze sculpture of Major-General James Alexander Kenneth Mackay was unveiled there on 31 August 2019.

The Harden-Murrumburrah Light Horse Memorial Precinct in Mill Park is also home to the Bill the Bastard War Horse Memorial: a life-size bronze sculpture by Carl Valerius on a concrete plinth. It depicts the First World War horse carrying its rider, Major Michael Shanahan, and four Tasmanian soldiers out of no man’s land during the Battle of Romani in 1916. Remembering the people depicted and attending ceremonies at the memorial are two distinct ways to engage with the history: a short memorial service is held there on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. If you’d like to combine your trip with a ceremony, check the dates in advance.

The mill, art and local history

Murrumburrah Mill Silo Art, by Mongolian-Australian street artist Heesco, transforms the former Murrumburrah flour mill into a highly visible monument to the grain industry that shaped the Twin Towns. The original flour mill on the site was completed in 1865. The silo art thus brings together a contemporary artwork and the history of a former industrial operation. Murrumburrah Mill Silo Art is opposite the Harden-Murrumburrah Visitor Information Centre.

Exhibitions and architecture

The Harden-Murrumburrah Historical Society Museum features exhibitions on both floors of a two-storey brick building dating from 1912. Topics range from railways, pharmacy and blacksmithing to agriculture and gold mining, as well as a schoolroom and the Australian Light Horse. Alongside the memorials, the museum also focuses on everyday life and working history. The Hilltops Architecture Trail runs through Harden Murrumburrah and offers another point of interest for travellers interested in architecture.

Coddington Park and seasonal offerings

Coddington Park is on Burley Griffin Way, with Murrimboola Creek running alongside it. Facilities listed there include playgrounds, barbecue facilities and public toilets. The park offers a view of the Harden-Murrumburrah Silo Art. It is also just a few minutes’ walk from the shopping area on Albury Street. These features make the park a convenient landmark between open space, silo art and the shopping area, without the need for a longer itinerary.

Barnes Store Emporium and Café combines a distinctive 1860s building, now used as a café, with a changing cultural program. Its seasonal menu features fresh dishes made with local produce. It also regularly hosts visual arts workshops, exhibitions and intimate musical performances. If dining or events are important to your plans, check the seasonal menu and dates in advance.

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