All around Australia communities will be participating in a range of activities including guided tours and exhibitions high-lighting physical journeys such as those by steam train and the Cooee March from Gilgandra to Sydney in 1915. 

The Festival is being marked in Inverell by the Inverell Town Hall Exhibition at the Art Gallery.  The exhibition, entitled Inverell Town Hall – A Journey, was opened with a gala VIP evening as part of the re-opening of the recently redeveloped Town Hall. 

“This building has been an important part of Inverell’s social history – a place of meetings, balls, dinners, concerts and plays,” Inverell mayor, Paul Harmon, said. 

“The redevelop-ment totalling $1.75 million ensures that this magnificent venue will be utilised for many years to come.” 

The exhibition highlights the history of the Town Hall, including the original plans, together with information about the architect and builder, to events and the recent upgrade plans. 

Apart from photographs and plans, clothing dating through the 109 year history of the building adds another dimension to the exhibition, as does the memorabilia from shows and events held within its walls and beyond. A four metre time line of some events held at the Town Hall completes the exhibition which will be open until the end of April. 

The exhibition was put together by Inverell District Family History Group in collaboration with Tourism Inverell and the Inverell Art Society and has been very well attended.  

“This is a tremendous opportunity to delve into the history of the Town Hall and enjoy some time reliving our past through this wonderful exhibition,” Cr Harmon said.

The exhibition will be open at the Inverell Art Gallery until the end of April.