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FREE Please take a copy Upper Murray DON’T FORGET YOUR $200 REGIONAL TRAVEL VOUCHER WHEN YOU VISIT US Holiday Guide Head for the hills for fun, festivals and adventure Cracks gather for the fray Man From Bush Festival, April 8th-11th, 2021

December 2020 Head for the hills

Picture montage by Mark Whitehead

Here in the Upper Festival, Kosciuszko call to adventure that led experience and unique of the walking trails, or beyond compare. Parks and Wildlife Service Murray, where ’s National Park, the best Jack to live out his days brand of country take on something a little Almost any trail, Information Centre at greatest river is born, local museum....you’ll here. hospitality ensure an more challenging like park or forest that can be . you’ll find a unique have to make time to fit it There are a number unforgettable trail riding climbing to the summit seen on foot can also be There are so many adventure playground, just all in! of trail ride operators in experience. of explored on mountain ways to enjoy the pristine waiting to be discovered. The area remains the region who can cater Another way to escape (Australia’s highest bike. Enjoy a leisurely waters of the Upper Historic bridges, virtually the same as when for riders of all levels of to the pristine wilderness mountain) or Burrowa Pine ride through the forest or Murray region. lookouts and waterfalls, Banjo Paterson visited experience. and unique bushland that Mountain. (Australia’s a challenging mountain Why not take a rafting the crystal clear mighty Jack Riley in 1890 and The different rides vary make up the Upper Murray largest monolith 1½ times bike adventure complete tour and tackle the rapids and was moved to immortalise from a leisurely hours ride is on foot. the size of Uluru). with experienced and of the Murray River in its mountain streams - an it in his famous poem “The along magnificent forested The region is home to Whatever your professional guides. infancy? angler’s paradise - the Man From Snowy River”. trails to a ten-day safari, four National Parks and preference you will find The Upper Murray is A mountain stream Snowy Mountain Scheme, Today, by taking to the through more remote State Forests, where you an abundance of native also home to a number of swollen and racing with The Man From on horseback wilderness areas. can spend an afternoon on plants and animals and 4WD operators, ready to recent snow melt, this River and the Bush you can answer the same The operators’ vast a peaceful stroll along any spectacular scenery share their knowledge of course is known for the mountains, a picnic some of Australia’s most lunch and a plethora of challenging rapids. yarns and secrets of the Experienced rafting region. operators make it all seem Most operators have so easy and guarantee an both tag-along and exciting and fun trip. passenger tours. If you prefer something If setting off without a little tamer, there are a guide please cheek several outlets for canoe weather conditions and and boat hire. local knowledge on The Upper Murray is exploring the region at an angler’s dream with the the Corryong Visitor clear waters of the Murray Information Centre or river and its tributaries with either Parks being home to a variety of or the NSW National fish. A big welcome The Towong Shire the legendary ride which welcomes visitors to the was the subject of Banjo municipality and to the Paterson’s famous poem. Upper Murray. We also invite you We have two main to check out our new towns, and touring route - the Great Corryong and a number River Road. of small towns. Whether you come We pride ourselves here to enjoy the festivals on our clean, green or the magnificent environment. scenery, local people will Corryong holds its welcome you warmly. famous ‘Man from Snowy River Bush Festival’ Towong Mayor, each April, celebrating Cr David Wortmann

PAGE TWO CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE DECEMBER 2020 So much to see and do!

The magnificent view from Farran’s Lookout between Corryong and .

Corryong is undoubtedly the jewelled centre Take a drive to Embery’s Lookout on top of Mt Corryong should definitely be included on your Annual feature events include the Nariel Creek piece of the magnificent region known as the Mittamatite and take in the view of Corryong itinerary. The Museum features the history of Folk Festival, the Towong Cup, Corryong Upper Murray. Located just 11kms from the with the as your backdrop. Mt Jack Riley of “Man from Snowy River” fame. Machinery Club Rally and the Upper Murray Murray River and in the foothills of the Australian Lawson State Park is only a short drive away. Jack was the head stockman at Tom Groggin Challenge. The Nariel Creek Folk Festival is Alps, Corryong and district has something for Visit Avondale Gardens and while in the area Station when he was visited by AB “Banjo” normally held over the Christmas/New Year everyone. explore the trestle bridges. Paterson who penned the now famous poem holidays across two venues but has been cancelled Make the most of your visit to the magnificent For those with an interest in discovering more “The Man from Snowy River” (1890). for 2020-21. Upper Murray by calling into the Corryong intimately our natural beauty there is four wheel Jack Riley is buried in the Corryong Cemetery. The Towong Cup race meeting is well known as Visitor Information Centre to discover more of driving, fishing and canoeing. The museum also houses a unique collection of the “Flemington of the Bush”. It is held on the the attractions this region has to offer. Give white water rafting a try with our local ski memorabilia and other local history. March long weekend. Ask about the abundance of local natural accredited operators and visit any open gardens Snowy Hydro’s Murray 2 Power Station and The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival is attractions including Burrowa- advertised. Visitor Information Centre is located only five held in Corryong in April - a unique Australian National Park. This awesome granite monolith is Touring throughout the Upper Murray provides minutes from Khancoban, just off the . bush gathering showcased by The Challenge. 1.5 times larger than Uluru and has breathtaking unlimited opportunities to explore its local Visitors can get a rundown on Snowy Hydro’s The prestigious horse riding test draws skilled views from its summit should you chose to walk. townships and history. operations through the real-time screens and the stockmen and stockwomen from right across centre carries an extensive range of maps and Cudgewa Bluff Falls is also within the Burrowa- Australia who take part in a series of tests. Visit historic Tintaldra, Walwa and a variety of products including local produce, Pine Mountain National Park and is one of along the river. Stop for the many photographic books and gifts to purchase. The Upper Murray’s beauty is only matched in the area’s best kept secrets. Parking is now opportunities at lookouts along the way. Tour No matter what time of year you visit, there its magnificence by friendly country hospitality. approximately 100m from the Falls themselves, Cudgewa, Nariel and Thowgla and the picturesque is bound to be an exciting event waiting for your The Corryong Visitor Information Centre in the however for those with limited mobility a key valley. Pack a picnic and find a pleasant presence (although you will need to check what main street is open daily between 9am and 5pm may be obtained at the Information Centre to give location along our many waterways. impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on (excluding Christmas Day, Good Friday and the closer access. A visit to the Man from Snowy River Museum in them for 2021). morning of Anzac Day).

DECEMBER 2020 CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE PAGE THREE The ideal getaway

Corryong

Located in the Upper minor tracks are fine prominent, forested ridges Murray are a number of weather only and seasonal that form a broad plateau spectacular parks and closures apply. at their junction. The park reserves. Mt Lawson State contains a diverse range These natural Park - This Park (13,150 of wildlife and is readily attractions contain rugged ha) is known for its accessible from nearby mountain peaks, rocky steep slopes, cliffs and towns. outcrops and waterfalls prominent rocky bluffs. Plateau Road Scenic and offer spectacular The park contains a range Drive - this two-wheel views over the surrounding of largely undisturbed drive, fine weather, gravel countryside. natural environments with road offers a pleasant drive The varied terrain is significant conservation through the park between home to numerous rare values and walking tracks Jarvis Creek and Georges species of flora and fauna Mt Lawson Summit - Creek Roads. and provides for a range of the highest point (1,041m) Picnicking - basic recreational activity. in the park provides facilities are located at Burrowa - Pine outstanding views north picnic areas on Plateau Mountain National Park over the Murray River Road and at Lightning - This Park (18,400 ha) valley and south to the Creek. consists of two rugged and . Four wheel driving, contrasting mountains. Historic Railway mountain biking and The park boasts impressive Trestle Bridge - this high, horse riding - a network scenery, diverse habitats timber bridge over Boggy of vehicle tracks exists and significant flora Creek was built c1915 although most minor conservation values. as part of the disused tracks are fine weather Bluff Falls - a - Cudgewa only. spectacular set of railway line. Mt Mittamatite SATURDAY 6TH MARCH, 2021 waterfalls exists where Picnicking and Regional Park - This water cascades off the park camping - basic facilities Park (4,280) is a striking plateau, over Cudgewa are located at the Historic feature in the landscape, Bluff and into a tranquil Railway Trestle Bridge, its forested slopes grotto below. Creek, Mt rising sharply from the Bluff Creek Nature Lawson summit and the surrounding plains. These Trail - this short walk (4 Kurrajongs. steep, rocky slopes shelter kms return) links Bluff Four wheel driving a number of rare plant Creek visitor area with and mountain biking - a species. Bluff Falls. Interpretative network of vehicle tracks Mt Mittamatite panels are located along exists although most Summit - Located on the the way. minor tracks are fine highest point in the park Pine Mountain - this weather only and seasonal (1,003m) are radio and gigantic rock monolith is closures apply. aviation communication 1.5 times as big as Uluru Mt State facilities and a firetower. (Ayers Rock). The walk to Park - This Park (6,140 Embry Lookout - the top over imposing rock ha) is a dominant feature Provides spectacular outcrops (12 kms return) in the landscape with its views of the Kosciuszko is difficult but good views steep, forested slopes Main Range (NSW) in are available after only 1 rising dramatically winter and is a popular km. above Lake Hume and hangliding location. The Lookouts Walk- surrounding valleys. The Wabba Wilderness ing Track - this walk starts park features diverse Park - Wabba Wilderness at Bluff Falls and climbs vegetation and spectacular Park (20,100ha) is past Campbell’s Lookout wild-flower displays. important for its high (1.5kms return) to Ross Mt Granya Summit - nature conservation val- Lookout (6km return). It the highest point in the ues, relatively undisturbed offers excellent views of park (870m) provides foothill,s forests and the park and surrounding spectacular views of the natural water catchment. countryside. surrounding countryside. The park provides Mt Burrowa - the Granya Falls - these visitors with opportunities highest point in the park seasonal waterfalls, a to enjoy some solitude, No (1300m) can be reached pleasant destination for public vehicles or animals via a number of walking day-visitors, are reached are permitted. No facilities tracks, including from after a short walk (1 km or signs exist. Hinces Creek (21 kms return) from Cottontree Murray River return) and from the Creek. Reserves - Located along Cudgewa Bluff Rd (15 Scout Hut - a log hut, the Murray River are a kms return). The walk is constructed by the Granya number of reserves that strenuous but rewarding. Scout Group in 1937, is provide opportunities Bushwalking - a range situated on the walking for camping, swimming, NOTE: Ticketing and attendance will be subject to of additional walking track between Cottontree fishing, canoeing and opportunities are possible Creek and Granya Falls. other passive pursuits. coronavirus restrictions that apply at the time and a combination of Bushwalking - a Avondale Gardens walking tracks and 4WD variety of walking - The Avondale Gardens Keep up to date by visiting the Country Racing website tracks may be used to form opportunities are possible Reserve (22ha) near extended overnight hikes. on the network of tracks Shelley is centred on the Picnicking and and fire trails. original homestead site of camping - basic facilities Four wheel driving a former grazing property. are provided at Bluff and mountain biking - a The reserve contains an Creek, Blue Gum Camp, network of vehicle tracks impressive 2ha garden Hinces Creek and at Pine exists although most of mainly exotic tree Mountain. minor tracks are fine species, first established Four wheel drive weather only. in the 1950s. Basic picnic and mountain biking - a Jarvis Creek facilities are provided. network of 4WD tracks Regional Park - This Park Camping in designated exists although most (2,510 ha) consists of two areas.

PAGE FOUR CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE DECEMBER 2020 Experience a modern wonder

We are lucky to have day on the Monaro. You access to all-year-round can even charge your activities in the Snowy electric vehicle at the new Mountains, from skiing Chargefox EV charging in the winter, through station located on site. to fishing, kayaking, The Snowy Visitor bushwalking and water Information Centre in sports in the summer picturesque Khancoban months. is a partnership between A visit to the sites of Snowy Hydro and the Snowy Scheme is a National Parks and must for those wanting to Wildlife Service. It is the experience the best of our perfect place to drop in to region this summer. get information about local As we head into and park information, warmer months, it is a purchase park passes and perfect opportunity to pay check on road closures and a visit to the Snowy Hydro weather conditions. visitor centres and learn While you’re at the more about Snowy Hydro centre, you can get a operations, the Snowy 2.0 rundown on Snowy project and the history of Hydro’s operations the iconic Snowy Scheme. through the real-time At the Snowy Hydro screens. The centre carries Discovery Centre and an extensive range of Cafè in you can maps and a variety of experience the Scheme products, including local like never before in the produce, books and gifts new immersive theatre. to purchase. The theatre provides a While visiting Talbingo virtual flyover of the be sure to drop into the mountains and tells the Talbingo Supermarket remarkable story of the located in the centre of Snowy Scheme - past, town and see the Snowy present and future. Hydro display. You can also check There are a number of out the scale model of ways you can plan your one of Snowy 2.0’s tunnel visit to the Scheme. For boring machines in the up-to-date information interpretive area. The cafe to help plan your trip offers barista-made coffee, visit the website at lunch items and a range snowyhydro.com.au/visit. of iced drinks perfect Alternatively, call 1800 for a warm summer’s 623 776.

Discover the Scheme at the Khancoban Visitor Information Centre

Western entry point to

When visiting the beautiful Snowy Valleys region, stop by the Khancoban Visitor Information Centre - a joint initiative of Snowy Hydro and National Parks and Wildlife Service. Learn about Snowy Hydro and the Snowy Scheme, check out a model of Geehi Reservoir, find out the latest national park information, and take home a piece of the Snowy Mountains. We have a wide range of souvenirs and locally-made products to choose from.

SUMMER OPENING HOURS

2 Scammel Street, Khancoban 2642 Opening hours 9am to 5pm, 7 days-a-week. Closed 12.30pm to 1pm. Closed Christmas Day.

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DECEMBER 2020 CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE PAGE FIVE Follow the Great River Road ...

Local fauna features in five public , in the west to Khancoban in artworks as part of a new touring route the east or vice versa. in the region - The Great River Road Travellers will experience many stops, - which starts at Bellbridge on the views and stories and towns along the and wends it way along the way. mighty Murray River to Khancoban. The Murray Grey cattle had its origin Its many wayside stops feature in the Upper Murray and the story is picturesque views of the Murray told along the way where you can read River, the Upper Murray valley, the how and see where it all began. surrounding areas and the Snowy The Murray Cray at Bringenbrong Mountains. marks the spot where local man The route includes and upgrade Graham Middleton began his epic of existing wayside stops with swim of the length of the Murray new interpretive signage, seating, River in the 1990s to become the first shelters and landscaping as well as person to conquer Australia’s greatest the installation of five large-scale, water-way. interactive artwork pieces at key sites While touring the Upper Murray along the way. experience the local towns and Award winning sculptor Benjamin hospitality. Have a coffee or enjoy a Gilbert from the Yackandandah- tranquil country pub meal watching based Agency of Sculpture was the river waters flow by. commissioned for the works. See The Man From Snowy River The first of these - a homage to the statue and the museum in Corryong - famous Murray Cod - was unveiled at rated among the top 20 in Australia. Tintaldra in December 2018. There are many things to do in the The other works reference the natural Upper Murray and its surrounds so call fauna throughout the area - a flying in at the Corryong Visitor Information eagle at Mount Alfred, Bogong Centre for more information. Moth at Newmans Lookout, Murray Complementing the Great River Road Cod at Tintaldra, Murray Cray at will be the construction of a new boat Bringenbrong and the at ramp at the Tintaldra Reserve. Khancoban. Towong Shire Council has secured The new route along the Murray River funding for a concrete ramp to be Road and Murray Valley built approximately 40m downstream offers the best touring experience of of the Tintaldra Bridge which will Australia’s greatest River, with the involve the construction of concrete spectacular Snowy Mountains as the wings and beaching rock to provide backdrop. protection from erosion. The Great River Road experience is The development of a trailer and designed to be taken as leisurely trip parking space will take place well travelling principally the Murray River above the riverbank facing Back road from Bellbridge, just outside Tintaldra Road.

PAGE SIX CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE DECEMBER 2020 Blue Waterholes is a great base for exploring the Kosciuszko National Park. Campers have many choices

Visit Australia’s largest park

Visit Kosciuszko are found nowhere else in park. National Park at any time the world. Try caving. Guided of the year and a world of The park is also home and self-guided tours are discovery awaits you. to rare animals including available at Yarrangobilly Autumn is perfect the mountain pygmy Caves in the northern end for getting an adrenaline possum, the broad-toothed of the park. charge before winter rat, tiger quolls and the In addition to its on your mountain bike. unique vivid yellow and majestic limestone caves, Boating and fishing black striped corroboree the area boasts a thermal activities are also great frog. pool where, with water Camping enthusiasts South Wales. out by checking weather fires and barbecues at before the water gets cold You might also see temperatures at 27 degrees are well catered for in the A Camping Guide conditions in advance some of the more isolated again for winter. the unusual wingless Celsius, people swim all region with more than 60 is available at local and getting the latest camp spots. In parks where Spring is a great time Kosciuszko grasshopper, year round. caravan parks and camping information centres. information on road camp fires are allowed, for bushwalking as the known for its ability Go canoeing. The sites located throughout Visitors are advised conditions and closures. make sure you completely wildflowers come into to change from blue to Park’s fast mountain the Tallangatta area, Upper to take the necessary It is advisable to carry extinguish them before bloom in some areas and green, depending on the streams challenge many Murray and into New precautions when camping your own firewood for leaving or going to bed. the days are not too hot. temperature. canoeists. Many of these In summer there’s More than 200 species rivers are part of the alpine wildflowers in of birds have been sighted hydro-electric scheme, bloom and a wealth of in the park - almost 40 per so check if the river is special student excursions cent of the known bird downstream from a dam to join including climbing species in NSW. and for possible dangerous Mt Kosciuszko, bush The magnificent releases from its spillway. banquets, learning wedged-tailed eagle is Relax and unwind. about conservation and a common sight as are The Lower Snowy in the Aboriginal heritage. kestrels, emus, cockatoos southern end of the park is In winter stay at the and magpies. You might a great place for the family ski resorts at Perisher, even see a lyre bird on a hot summer’s day. Thredbo and Charlotte in the western end of Picnic by the river’s edge Pass for skiing and Kosciuszko. and cool off in the water. snowboarding adventures Kosciuszko is a place Saddle up a horse. in the beauty of the snow- to go to escape urban Re-live the days of the covered mountains. pressures and discover “Man From Snowy River” The Park covers scenic ranges, plains and and explore the park on 690,000 hectares (1.5 fragile alpine areas. horseback. million acres). The park has several Horse riding is only From the summit of short, regularly maintained permitted in approved Mt Kosciuszko, at 2228 walking tracks where areas in order to prevent metres, the park drops visitors can begin their damage to vegetation and down through woodlands discovery of Kosciuszko. soil stability. to plains and river valleys Alternatively, escape For heritage buffs, of a few hundred metres to the more remote areas scattered throughout the altitude. of the park following one park are huts and the With such diverse of the many management remnants of times past. areas, the park supports trails. Start your exploration at a potpourri of plant and Take in the views at one Kiandra’s Heritage Trail animal life, including of the numerous lookouts off the Snowy Mountains Upper many alpine plants which scattered throughout the Highway. Recharge your batteries Murray The township of Cudgewa, just 10 kilometres from Corryong, is perfect for spending a quiet day unwinding. Pizza Cudgewa has the distinction of having been the largest railhead for beef cattle in Australia in its heyday. Cafè It is at the end of the 71 Hanson St., Corryong old railway line from Wodonga. A storyboard at Ph: 02 6076 1791 the site tells about the part the railway played in the town’s history. • Pizza, Pasta, Burgers & Snacks The colourful playground Dine in, Takeaway or Delivery! at Cudgewa is a lovely venue for a picnic. Opening Hours: Other attractions in Monday-Sunday: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm the district include the majestic Bluff Falls picnic Delivery Service: area and the Cudgewa Monday-Sunday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Creek, which is well known as a hot fishing Order online www.uppermurraypizza.com Cool off at Bluff Falls. spot.

DECEMBER 2020 CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE PAGE SEVEN Come and find the magic The Snowy Valleys is Lessons are available and Tumut offer free entry is 21km (or a 42km round blessed by open spaces from local experts who across the summer. trip for the more energetic) that beckon - sit back will guide you to the best Fresh local produce of sealed trail with gentle under a shady tree or fishing spots on crystal is abundant and features gradients and sweeping put on hiking boots and clear mountain streams. on the menus of cafes, curves. Walk, run, cycle or explore the natural beauty It is a perfect time to restaurants and pubs stroll the trail - you’ll love of which we are so proud. visit one of our beautiful throughout the Snowy every minute. Kosciuszko National waterways, perhaps Valleys, or you can buy For those who like Park, home of Australia’s camping at Khancoban direct from many of our their trails a little less highest mountain, is to the with a spot of kayaking talented producers. smooth, the mountain east. A popular holiday or water skiiing. Our Taste cool climate bike tracks of the Snowy spot in the summer rivers, creeks and dams wines direct from the Valleys are calling. In months, many returning are perfectly suited for a vineyard in , Tumbarumba and Tumut, travellers have a favourite range of activities. You or cider from the orchard tracks for riders from the place to set up camp and might like to cool down in Batlow. beginner through to the seek out adventures. under the water of Paddys The Tumbarumba to more advanced are on The Snowy Valleys River Falls, located Rosewood Rail Trail is offer, with a new MTB boasts some of Australia’s close to Tumbarumba high on the list of must Skills Park now open at best trout fishing on the and accessible by a short do activities and part of Talbingo. Swampy Plains and Tumut walk. Public swimming a growing networks of We can’t wait to see Rivers. Yet to experience pools, in Adelong, Batlow, cycling tracks and trails in you, come find us at www. the joy of fly-fishing? Khancoban, Tumbarumba the region. The Rail Trail visitsnowyvalleys.com.au. Come along to the ultimate bush shindig The celebration of a competition, entertain- bush poets or bending Catch and poetry. Throw in a great Visitors also have the spectacular. culture and history that is ment, trade stalls, your elbow at the bar and Stocksaddle Buckjump display with some of the chance to be part of this Other entertainment uniquely Australian begins street parades, markets, having a dance with your which are events not to be best country artists and legendary weekend by includes a working cattle when thousands of lovers historical machinery, ute best mate to the country missed. photographers depicting entering the Bush Idol or sheep dog competition, of all things that celebrate muster, dog competitions... rock bands there really is The Man From Snowy the Australian bush culture competition and win kids party in Attree Park in Australia’s mountain bush and fun! Lots of fun! something for everyone, River Re-enactment kicks and stroll the market cash and guitars and the town and the team muster. heritage converge on From the dust busting The highlight of the off the festival in a cloud stalls for those special opportunity to perform at The festival is too Corryong in April. action of the re-enactment festival is the $60,000 of dust and nail biting and unique treasures only the Country Rock Concert much fun for just one - The Man From Snowy of Banjo’s famous poem, Man from Snowy action, the rough terrain found in the country. on the main stage on better bring a mate! River Bush Festival is the rodeo, unique quality River Challenge which indicative of the imagery We know Jack Riley Saturday night. Note: At the time a great weekend of art, horsemanship or the side culminates is the action represented in Banjo didn’t drive a ute but Friday night’s Man of printing, the 2021 music, poetry, horse busting laughter at the packed and breathtaking Paterson’s famous poem. any Australian stockman From Snowy River Rodeo festival will be subject to An Australian-themed worth his salt does and the is full of bone jarring coronavirus restrictions festival isn’t complete best will be on display at excitement of the bull and - visit www.bushfestival. without good old bush the Ute Muster . bronc riding invitational com.au for updates.

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Proximity to the Murray River makes the twin border towns of Walwa and Jingellic popular among those who enjoying a variety of water sports including canoeing, swimming and fishing. With a store, hotel and craft shops, bush nursing centre and primary school, Walwa is a small but active community. The area offers a multitude of activities 27 Donaldson Street, Corryong ranging from canoeing, Ph: (02) 6076 1177 / 0457 328 123 (AH) white-water rafting, bushwalking, horseriding, breed. then across the Murray to public golf course. E: [email protected] cycling, fishing and Walwa is on the Jingellic. Drop a line in the 4-wheel driving. It is also Victorian side of the river. The resort is situated Murray and you may even famous as the birth place A short drive takes you to adjacent to the picturesque catch a champion-sized CLOSED SATURDAY MORNINGS of the Murray Grey cattle Upper Murray Resort and but tricky nine-hole Walwa cod!

PAGE EIGHT CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE DECEMBER 2020 Drop a line in pristine waters

The Upper Murray is an angler’s dream with the clear waters of the Murray river and its tributaries being home to a variety of fish. Murray Cod, Trout Cod, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, English Perch (Redfin) Macquarie Perch, Golden Perch (Yellowbelly) and crayfish thrive in the waters of the upper river catchment. This makes fly fishing and angling some of our best loved outdoor sports and forms of relaxation. To keep our fish populations sustainable, every waterway has a fishing classification which determines its open fishing season, the number of allowed attended rods, lines and hooks and the legal length and daily bag limit allowance for these fish. It also determines the type of fishing permitted and penalties exist for illegal fishing. Fishing requires an appropriate state fishing license which can be purchased online or in Corryong, Tumbarumba, Tallangatta, Khancoban, Dartmouth, Mitta Mitta and Walwa. Fishing from either bank of the Murray River requires a NSW fishing license. Fishing Licences & Information: Bellbridge Lake Hume Store (6026 2666); Court House Hotel, Bethanga (6026 4044); Hobie’s Sports Store, Corryong (6076 1121); Mt Mittamatite Caravan Park, Corryong (6076 2513); Dartmouth Alpine Fishing Shop (6072 4263); Dartmouth Motor Inn (6072 4233); Dartmouth Tavern (6072 4279); Murray Goulburn IGA, Eskdale (6072 0303); Eskdale General Store (6072 0305); Mitta General Store (6072 3591); Tallangatta Hotel (6071 2513); IGA Supermarket, Tallangatta (6071 2201); Walwa General Store (6037 1291). Competitions: Dartmouth Fishing Cup - June; Lake Hume Classic - November; Khancoban Fishing Competition - October Long Weekend. Ramp Access: Lake Hume; Bellbridge; Tintaldra; Khancoban, Tallangatta; Dartmouth.

DECEMBER 2020 CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE PAGE NINE How Jack became a legend

How did a tailor Silver Brumby series. from Ireland become an Elyne had heard the Australian legend? story about the night Jack Riley was born Banjo Paterson met Jack in Ireland to Daniel Riley Riley many times since and Anne (nee Murray) in she married Tom Mitchell 1841. and moved to the Upper He was thirteen when Murray over sixty years he emigrated to Australia, ago. arriving in on the Walter took Banjo from Rodney on March 15, the Mitchell homestead at 1854. Bringenbrong to Riley’s He later lived with Hut at Tom Groggin in his sister, Mrs Marry 1890. Anne Jones, and operated A bottle of whisky a tailoring business at emerged in the hut that . Jack left Omeo night and it is said that to work in the Monaro there was none left in the district for the Pendergast morning. and Freebody families, “Riley just kept talking and at a station called ,” Elyne said. Eulamuna near the border “Those were the days of NSW and Victoria. when a person who could He quickly acquired tell a good yarn was a reputation as a brumby always popular because hunter and horse breaker. there was no wireless and In 1884 he was no television.” appointed by John Pierce It is believed to look after cattle at Tom Riley’s tales included Groggin, an Upper Murray his experience with an pastoral run of 20,000 escaped thoroughbred acres. stallion which had joined a Jack lived alone in a mob of wild horses. log cabin on the station for Riley was among a The Man From Snowy River’s famous ride is re-enacted each year at the bush festival in Corryong. nearly twenty years and party of stockmen who drove cattle out of Tom attempted to recapture Groggin every summer to the stallion and was the published in the Bulletin. When news of his deserted mining hut near not saved him. has been erected in his graze on the high country. only rider brave enough In October 1895 declining health reached Hermit and Surveyors’ “The journey was over memory. Riley developed a to pursue it down a Paterson’s “The Man from Corryong, concerned Creek junction where the as far as old Jack was In 1995 the Upper reputation as a skilful treacherous slope on Mt Snowy River and Other friends organised a party party sheltered from the concerned. The game old Murray celebrated brumby hunter and horse Leatherhead. Verses” was published. of riders to transport him snow for the evening. heart had ceased to beat, the centenary of the breaker, but these tales Presumably, the night Riley continued to live from his Tom Groggin hut The Corryong Courier and out there among the publication of Paterson’s would probably be long of Riley’s tales about on Tom Groggin station to Corryong Hospital. later reported:- great silent trees, with the “The Man from Snowy forgotten if Walter Mitch- his own exploits and the until he fell seriously ill in Inspired by mateship, “He seemed to rally rain falling softly on the River and Other Verses” ell had not introduced adventures of other riders, July, 1914. they endured rain, snow a little, and spoke to his roof of the hut, his spirit with a festival. This Riley to Banjo Paterson. left a lasting impression on Respected for the and treacherous terrain in friends, but his weakness went home to its long has developed into the Walter was the father- the great poet. horsemanship of his their endeavour to take the reasserted itself and rest.” internationally renowned in-law of the late Elyne Later that year earlier years, Riley had ill, elderly man to safety. shortly afterwards, he Jack Riley was buried Man From Snowy River Mitchell who wrote the Paterson’s “The Man befriended many people But for Riley, the swayed over, and would at Corryong Cemetery Bush Festival which is internationally renowned from Snowy River” was throughout the district. journey ended in a have fallen had his mates and a granite headstone held in April each year. Was he The Man or a myth?

Excerpts from an “No doubt about it,” article by Gordon they tell you, “John Riley Williams in the “Argus” was Banjo’s Man. We can supplement:- prove it. It happened this “Up in the cattle way.” country around Kosciusko Most of the facts were they will tell you that the held in the story told hero of Banjo Paterson’s me by Mr H Barlee, of “The Man From Snowy Khancoban, who had, as River’ was no myth but a boy, known Riley, then really lived. employed by Mr John Today, if you wander Pierce on the Groggin run: about the western slopes of “Pierce, way back Kosciuszko, you will not in 1930, told me in escape the shade of The detail how John came to Man From Snowy River. supply Paterson with the He is no pallid wraith, no inspiration for his verse,” scrap of wispy ectoplasm, Mr Barlee said. either. He has a name, and It appears that a home, and a character; Banjo, during a visit he is still a solid citizen, to Bringenbrong, was though he was gathered to escorted by Peter and his ancestors long ago. Walter Mitchell, two Around Khancoban, well known graziers, up Towong, Groggin, and Kosciuszko way, and, other places where The passing through Groggin, Man From Snowy spent the party stayed the night his little day, the stockmen with John Riley at his name him John Riley as station hut. There they both Banjo’s inspiration heard the story of Riley’s and hero. memorable ride, as a Jack Riley lived in a slab hut “up by Kosciuszko’s side”. You may not tell the young man, down the cattlemen of the great slopes and through evil after Banjo had heard the that had “gone wild” from that he would head them Banjo imprisoned in his their heads for home, runs out there that Banjo’s country in chase of horses. story of Riley’s ride,” the Groggin homestead. off by careering through epic poem: And alone and poem had no hero - that It was this ride - says Mr Barlee “and if Again all attempts to a patch of equally bad And he ran them single unassisted brought them The Man was a synthesis, through a thousand he did not use John as his trap them had failed the territory littered with handed till their sides were back, a combination of all hazards that gave birth to hero, at least he used his outlaws racing for shelter fallen timber. white with foam, But his hardy mountain the characteristics and Banjo’s poem, Mr Pierce achievement for his text. in a patch of venomous He cut-off the outlaws He followed like a pony, he could scarcely qualities that Banjo had contended. Again, as told by Mr scrub country. flight, all right; and then bloodhound on their track, raise a trot, discovered in the mountain “The Man From Snowy John McInnes, of Towong, Riley had grown tired occurred the episode Till they halted, cowed He was blood from tip riders. River” appeared soon Riley was chasing horses of failure, so he resolved which the stockmen say and beaten then he turned to shoulder from the spur.”

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A day at the races is gangster both a sporting and social Squizzy Taylor. occasion in the Upper In the 1920s Squizzy Murray. and his gang, who were The annual race allegedly hiding out in meeting at the Towong the area, could not resist Racecourse, near Corry- the temptation and made ong, attracts thousands of off with the day’s gate punters. takings! Some are caught up The Towong Turf Club in the excitement of the holds its Cup meeting on horse racing while others the Saturday of the March are more intent on relaxing long weekend in Victoria. in the picturesque setting It attracts many ex- under shady 100 year old patriots and regular elm trees. visitors who make the The racetrack and trek to catch up with old historic grandstand friends. have undergone major Towong features full renovations, adding to the on course TAB operations, amenity. a strong bookmakers ring Towong was one of the and Sky Channel. locations for the filming There is also a of the Phar Lap movie variety of entertainment because of the superb old (check for coronavirus style grandstand which restrictions on Facebook dominates the course. at https://www.facebook. Over the years, com/towongturfclub/. thousands have made On race day buses run the journey to “The to and from Corryong and Flemington of the Bush”, the other towns in the area. and reportedly among For more information them was legendary phone 0427 220 966. Our towns are RV friendly Khancoban delights Caravans, motorhomes and campervans can be assured that visiting the Towong Shire will With snow capped waterskiing or a relaxed be a friendly experience, following official mountains framing lush game of golf with the recognition of Corryong and Tallangatta by the green countryside, the kangaroos at the Country Campervan Motorhome Club of Australia. charming township Club, which has a nine Towong mayor Cr Aaron Scales said that of Khancoban, in hole grass green course. Tumbarumba Shire, lies at Khancoban townshi improving facilities to encourage more caravan, the south western edge of offers a wide variety of motorhome and campervan visitors was an Kosciuszko National Park accommodation to suit essential priority. on the Alpine Way. all tastes for a relaxing “The caravan, motor-home and camping industry It provides an excellent holiday in nature’s is the fastest growing domestic tourism sector in base for enjoying a wide paradise. Australia in the past 10 years and the Towong range of nature based Meals are available activities. seven days a week and Shire is a great destination for RV tourers.” It is a beautifully a small shopping centre landscaped town of trees provides most travellers and parks featuring a needs. superb rose garden - one Nearby Kosciuszko of the few remaining National Park has plant dedicated rose gardens in species found nowhere Khancoban Lake is a skiing and fishing paradise Australia. else on earth, as well as set against a scenic mountain backdrop with an The Wolgal Aboriginal rare animal species such as upgraded boat ramp and picnic area. tribe made their annual the Corroboree Frog and pilgrimage into the alpine Mountain Pigmy Possum. area to feast on Bogong Four distinct seasons meeting place for locals In winter Khancoban skiing in the back country. moths. provide a changing and lovers of water sports. is an ideal base for day For more information Grazing in the valley panorama of scenery and The picnic and swimming trips to the snow fields at visit the new website commenced in the 1830s activities. area is the ideal place to Thredbo, or cross country www.khancoban.com.au. • Phone accessories and soon names such In summer the boat chill and relax on a hot as Sheather, Scammell ramp at Khancoban day. Year round fishing is • Toys became synonymous with Pondage is a popular available at the pondage. MACCA’S TAKEAWAY the area. • Books and magazines By 1960 the Snowy 4 Hanson St., Corryong Mountains Authority had • Batteries purchased land and was CORRYONG Ph: 02 6076 1111 establishing the township of Khancoban to house • Gifts for all occasions construction workers and TAXI & HIRE their families with the • Drinks & icecreams population peaking at around 7,000. CAR SERVICE Today, Khancoban remains a maintenance PH: 0418 697 807 and service township for the Snowy Scheme and Don’t risk it ..... • Fresh sandwiches and rolls made to order tourist destination. • Cold drinks • Hot drinks • Icecreams Overlooking the lake take a taxi! • Hot food • Fish ‘n’ chips • Burgers and central to many Keto friendly, Vegetarian & Gluten free options popular trout streams, it provides the ideal location Whether you are passing through or 43 - 45 HANSON STREET, CORRYONG for fishing, boating and 0418 697 807 here for a while, make sure you call in PHONE: 02 6076 1381/ FAX: 02 6076 1188

DECEMBER 2020 CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE PAGE ELEVEN Get in the loop

Visitors to the Towong River Road which takes • Corryong - Man From have pounded the turf from Farrans & Embreys Cottages facilities include Hume. Enjoy the water Shire are able to take two in Corryong, Towong, Snowy River Country since 1871. Historic Lookouts. panorama views and canoe activities and view the leisurely drives that wind Khancoban, Tintaldra, and the resting place of marker of Aboriginal • Clarkes Reserve - and bicycle hire. historic . their way throughout the Pine Mountain, Walwa, the legendary Jack Riley. ‘Black Mag’s’ tree. Wonderful birdlife. • Jingellic - Great old • A vast range of municipality. Jingellic, Wymah, Great Information Centre • Tintaldra - Est. 1864, • Pine Mountain country pub on the banks quaint B&B, guest house, They can explore and Talgarno and Bellbridge. and Museum. historic general store and - Australia’s largest of the Murray. hotel, caravan park or experience picturesque Features of the drive • Towong - Historic hotel, memorabilia on monolith, 1.5 times bigger • Thologolong - motel accommodation is landscape on the Great include:- racetrack where horses display. Panoramic views than Uluru. Enjoy the Birthplace of the Murray available along the Great walk to the summit where Grey cattle breed. River Road. you will be rewarded by • Talgarno / Wymah The Murray Valley breathtaking views. Ferry - Cross to NSW and Highway Loop takes in • Walwa - Golf course, return to Victoria. ‘Toot’ Corryong, Cudgewa, great fishing, craft shop your car horn for a ride. Nariel, , and country hotel. • Bellbridge - Great Shelley, Koetong, , Upper Murray picnic spots along Lake Tallangatta Valley and Tallangatta. This tour can commence from either Tallangatta or Corryong. Experience the Pure High Country - majestic mountains, inspirational views, fertile valleys and abundant wildlife, flora and fauna. • Nariel Creek - Recreational reserve and home of Australia’s first folk festival, good fishing, swimming and picnic area. • Cudgewa - Bluff Falls and bushwalking tracks, great country pub (check We offer a relaxed environment opening times). Open 7 Days • Burrowa-Pine using organic Australian Mountain National Park - products for every man and the two mountains in this • Fresh Local Meat, Deli & Produce park provide excellent women, to allow you to escape and diverse adventures • Phone Orders & FREE Home Delivery for bushwalkers, campers, the stresses of day to day life climbers, four-wheel drive enthusiasts, birdwatchers • Hardware, Camping & Fishing Gear and nature loverss. * Waxing * Facials • Shelley - Pine plantations, native flora See our Facebook Page for Trading * Spray tans and fauna, Avondale * Manicures and Pedicures Gardens, group Hours, Extra Specials & Promotions accommodation and * Massage historically the highest railway station in Victoria. 24-30 Hanson St., Corryong 61 Hanson Street, Coryrong • Mt Lawson - Historic rail trestle bridge and Ph: 6076 1286 / Fax: 02 6076 1723 Ph: 0427 737 556 / 0448 518 001 picnic grounds.

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Self-drive visitors are to appreciate the natural cantilevered viewing Lookout between Sentinel. role the Wodonga to break from their travels. invited to linger and enjoy beauty and unique history platform. Tintaldra and Towong. A street map of the Cudgewa railway line Those who wish to some of the spectacular of the Towong Shire. Attractive informatio- On a clear winter’s day, ‘Old Town’ is a great played right up until the explore the Mitta Valley views on offer throughout At the Kurrajong nal signs will help visitors an inspiring snow-capped visual aid at the wayside late 1970s. can start at its gateway at the Towong Shire while Gap Lookout, located discover why the Bethanga view of the Australian stop overlooking Old Heading further west Lockhart’s Gap Lookout. discovering much about along Kurrajong Gap Bridge is unique and how Alps is captured from the Tallangatta along the along the Murray Valley From the time of its the area’s rich and diverse Road between Bellbridge the township of Bethanga new viewing platform with . Highway a view of the earliest settlers, the Mitta heritage. Six lookouts and and Bethanga, stop and was established. signage to assist visitors Accessible directly from new town of Tallangatta Valley has been valued for wayside stops have been admire the rolling hills Visitors travelling to identify peaks such the High Country Rail and Lake Hume is not its rich agricultural land re-developed to encourage that surround Lake Hume along the Murray River as Mount Kosciuszko, Trail, visitors can also to be missed from the and waterways. visitors to take a moment at the dam wall from a Road will find Farran’s Watsons Crags and Mount learn about the important Tallangatta Lookout Further into the valley, (above). The ‘town that visitors will also gain a moved’ was established greater appreciation for Keep informed in the 1950s following the the and expansion of Lake Hume; the Dartmouth Dam at the Visitors to the Upper to the Man From Snowy which visitors can read all improved facilities at the Murray are in for a ‘truly River Bush Festival which about while they enjoy a wayside stop in Eskdale. local’ experience when is held in Corryong each they call into the Visitor April. Information Centre (VIC) It is open seven days in Corryong. a week from 9am to 5pm The design is a and only closed Christmas contemporary take on a Day, Good Friday and bushman’s hut, capturing Anzac Day morning. the essence of what Volunteers are happy Corryong and the Upper to impart some local Murray are renowned knowledge and tell a few for such as the Man tales about the history of from Snowy River and the Upper Murray. the legends of the High Country. The effect was created using modern materials with a rustic look and feel CORRYONG Upper Murray and incorporating recycled The best quality meat materials and timber from Community the bridges that were in the Upper Murray damaged in floods. FOOTWEAR It also adopts a modern 21 Hanson Street, Corryong Bakery approach by embracing PH: (02) 6076 1277 technology, such as the Campers’ meat use of iPads, to assist in The Place for all Open 7 Days servicing visitor enquiries. Fresh Bread, Coffee, Pies, There are further plans your Family's packs a specialty to complement the works Salad Bar, Goodies already completed which include improving safety Holiday Footwear 37 Hanson St., Corryong 35 Hanson St., Corryong measures and establishing Great range of boots & sandals Ph: (02) 6076 2176 Phone orders welcome a thematic arts trail and Follow us on facebook interpretive walk. Check out our specials baskets a CNC social enterprise The VIC is also home 02 6076 1619

DECEMBER 2020 CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE PAGE THIRTEEN Take a two feet tour

Start outside the Murray. managing Watson’s Store the building. an interesting collection Memorial Hall at the However, even in the at Tintaldra) bought the 80 Hanson Street was, of local memorabilia, corner of Hanson Street 1860s, the manager of estate and expanded the for many years, a doctor’s as well nationally and and Donaldson Street and Watson’s Tintaldra Store, business. residence. The well-loved internationally significant end up at the ‘Man From Mr Charles Armstrong, In the meantime, Dr Greenham (after whom items, and is a must-visit Snowy River Museum’. wrote in his diary that the Primary School had Greenham Street was stopover – allow at least As early as 1861, Corryong was the most transferred to its present named) lived here until an hour to see it all. Jingellic General Store John Derbyshire (Acting natural centre and his site (diagonally opposite the residence and surgery The museum is open District Surveyor) sent judgement was proved the Memorial Hall) in diagonally opposite were on a daily basis and varies Local Friendly Grocer & Aust Post outlet Arthur F Walker to sub- correct. 1877 from Hugh Harris’ completed. That building on the time of year - check - General Groceries divide country lands at Corryong was surveyed “Hunters Plain” where it now houses the Baptist the Tourist Information - Fruit and Veg Business Hours:- Tintaldra, Cudgewa, Colac in 1879 by Thomas K was established five years Church. Centres for current times. Colac and Wabba. Brain and the first land sale earlier. The land on which Most visitors to - Meat Mon & Tues: 8.00am-5.00pm In the same year took place on 20th June, This new school was the Masonic Lodge was Corryong comment on the - Ice Wed, Thurs & Fri: 8.00am-5.00pm Derbyshire himself laid 1882. Some development built by Mr William built was purchased from impressive trees lining the - Gas Sat: 8.00am-2.00pm out the township of had taken place when a Mr Lloyd and it still stands Andrew and James Harris main street, especially in - Coffee Sun: 9.00am-2.00pm Towong, with the first Miller transferred his store today, surrounded by new and the lodge opened on autumn when they display - Takeaway Food land being offered for sale from Koetong by bullock additions. 15th October, 1921. their gold colours. on 29th November, 1867. wagon in 1875. Donaldson decided The red roofed house These liqiud ambers are - Fishing Gear and Bait Both Towong and When he died that his business would at 104 Hanson Street planted all around town. - Newsagency Tintaldra were vying to be the following year, be better served if it was was built in the 1920s A former shire engineer, Ph: (02) 6037 1320 the ‘capital’ of the Upper Donaldson (who was nearer the school, so in as the Shire Engineer’s John Showers, who had 3208 River Road, Jingellic 2642 1883 he built a new shop residence. One of the first come from the Bright area, opposite the school. to occupy it was Mr Farran, was responsible for the This shop, which later whose name is perpetuated planting which started at included the Post Office, in Farran Street and the museum many years was burnt down in 1903 Farran’s Lookout on the ago. To get back to the and rebuilt where it stands road to Tintaldra. starting point walk back Mildren & Coysh P/L today as Pioneer Corner at The end of your walk via Wheeler Street and the top of Hanson Street. down Hanson Street is see more of the trees that Ph: 02 6076 1151 / 12-16 Towong Road, Corryong The current Shire the ‘Man from Snowy have given this town the Offices building was River’ Museum. This reputation for its autumn opened on 28th May, building was erected in displays. 1971 by the then Premier 1926 as the Upper Murray There are many other Your One Stop Automotive Shop of Victoria, the Hon Shire Offices and handed historical buildings within Rupert Hamer. The Shire over to the Upper Murray the town including Davis Service Station - Spare Parts - Repairs - Auto Electrical Engineer of that time, Mr Historical Society in 1971. Cottage in the Attree John Sherring, designed The museum houses Centre. A colourful history Set among majestic People from around mountain cattlemen is also liquid amber trees in the world also visit the being constructed on the Hanson Street in Corryong museum to retrace their site. is the ‘Man from Snowy heritage as many early An internationally River’ Museum. European settlers called significant item in the The commitment of the Upper Murray area museum is Jim Simpson’s the local community to home, and the museum rug, one of Australia’s carry on the traditions and boasts a sizable research most precious items of stories of early settlement room of local records. war memorabilia which through to the post-war The building, which is housed in the purpose- years is an experience to was formerly the Shire built cabinet. Mr Simpson behold. Offices, was erected in knitted the rug, depicting The extensive and 1926 and gazetted to the the map of Australia, Roadside Service unique display is loved museum in 1971. while he was a prisoner of by thousands of visitors The museum houses war during World War II. each year who visit the an interesting collection The museum is staffed museum. of local memorabilia, wholly by volunteers It is rated by overseas including many nationally and is open on a daily tourists as one of top ten significant items. basis. Check the Visitor ‘must see’ museums in the An authentic bark Information Centre for country. slab hut as used by the times.

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DECEMBER 2020 CORRYONG COURIER HOLIDAY GUIDE PAGE FIFTEEN 2019 Challenge winners (from left) Travis Bandy, Kieran Davidson and Emma O’Shea. The search for legends goes on They can crack whips, horse riding challenge is Challenge competitors the finalists are able to NSW. 1999 - Mark Patterson, 1996 - Jocelyn Paton; shoe horses, catch brum- drawing skilled stockmen will take part in demanding celebrate at the Open Air 2004 - Jason Leitch, Scone Tumut; 1998 - Jocelyn Paton; bies and ride like the Man and stockwomen from tests of skill including a Concert which takes place 2005 - Geoff Wiilis, 2000 - Jim Laverty, 1999 - Jocelyn paton; from Snowy River. And right across Australia. vet and gear check, stock at the Showgrounds that Wagga Wagga NSW; Berringama; 2000 - Linda Adams; they assemble in Corryong And if anyone deserves handling, packhorse, night. 2007 - Sam Baylis, 2001 - Ryan Pendergast; 2001 - Jocelyn Paton; every autumn to battle to be known as a legend it bareback obstacle riding, The seniors finals take Rowena NSW; 2002 - David Mitchell; 2002 - Linda Adams; in the Man from Snowy is Scott Bandy (pictured horseshoeing and cross place on Sunday. The 2007 - Ryan Pendergast; 2003 - David Mitchell; 2003 - Julie Willoughby; River Challenge. above) who has won four country riding. daring Brumby Catch and 2008 - Not held (equine 2004 - Tyler Pendergast; 2004 - Jess Newton; The prestigious of the hard fought titles. Only the top ten Stock Saddle Buckjump influenza); 2005 - Rhys Angland; 2005 - Megan Nankervis competitors will take part are exciting displays of 2009 - Morgan Webb, 2006 - Morgan Webb; & Sarah Connley; in the daring final events - skills - great entertainment Romsey; 2007 - John Mitchell; 2006 - Sarah Connley; brumby catching and stock for onlookers. The prizes 2010 - David Mitchell, 2008 - Not held (equine 2007 - Christie O’Connor; saddle buck jumping. are awarded following Tooma, NSW; influenza); 2008 - No challenge; These will determine who completion of the Stock- 2011 - Scott Bandy; 2009 - Daryl Baines; 2009 - Christie O’Connor; will leave Corryong with saddle Buckjump and 2012 - David Mitchell; 2010 - Ben Donahue; 2010 - Christie O’Connor the prestigious Modern tallying of the final scores. 2013 - Scott Bandy; 2011 - Dean Pendergast & 2011 - Malory Nankervis; Man from Snowy River Each year the event is 2014 - Scott Bandy; William Harrison; 2012 - Kirby Nankervis; title, along with over hailed as the best ever, as 2015 - Bronson Mack- 2012 & 2013 - William 2013 - Christie O’Connor; $60,000 in cash and prizes. the riders strive to be the linshaw; Harrison; 2014 - Emma O’Shea; The event has gone best in the land. 2016 - John Mitchell; 2014 - Nick Roe; 2015 - Emma O’Shea; from strength to strength A host of local riders 2017 - John Mitchell; 2015 - Johnny Ward; 2016 - Emma O’Shea; over the years. also compete, hoping for a 2018 - John Mitchell; 2016 - Kelsie Lupson; 2017 - Emma O’Shea; The 2017 Junior and home town victory. 2019: Kieran Davidson 2017 - Johnny Ward; 2018 - Emma O’Shea; Ladies events featured Several promising 2018 - Travis Bandy 2019: Emma O’Shea. in a final of their own for riders have graduated Juniors the first time with The from the junior event to 1998 - Jim Laverty, Women 2020: Not held (corona- Ladies Silver Brumby the senior Challenge. Berringama Vic.; 1995 - Tarina Connley; virus pandemic Catch testing the Brumby That includes three- New Dates 8th-11th April catching skills of the top time champion John Featuring: three lady riders and a time Mitchell from Tooma, • Snowy Hydro MFSR Rodeo trial to test the top three surpassing the feat of his • Music Concert featuring Troy junior riders. brother David who won in All Challenge events 2010 and 2012. Cassar-Daley, take place at the Corryong Previous winners of the Fanny Lumsden, Blake O’Connor Showgrounds where Challenge have been:- and Danny Phegan many of the entrants and Seniors • Re-enactment their supporters camp 1995 - Bill Willoughby, • The Man From Snowy River throughout the festival. Booleroo Centre SA; The Challenge begins 1996 - Scott Bandy, Tumut Challenge Silver Jubilee on the Friday and the 1998 - Ron Connley, • Bush Poetry preliminary rounds are Omeo; • Art and Photography Exhibition held over two days - vet 1999 - Joint winners Ron Plus much more .... and gear check, packhorse, Connley, Omeo and Barry Too much fun for one, better bring a mate stockhandling, horse- Paton, Tooma NSW; shoeing, whipcracking, 2000 - Scott Bandy, Tumut P: 02 6076 1992 cross country and bareback 2001 - Ben Hall, obstacle. Goondiwindi Qld; E: [email protected] The top ten competitors 2002 - Geoff Willis, www.bushfestival.com.au are announced on the Wagga Wagga; Saturday evening and 2003 - Jason Leitch, Scone Four-time Challenge winner Scott Bandy in action in the Brumby Catch.

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