Tuesday 24 July 2007

Seven Wonders Of The World....

Eagle eyes spotted a photo of Beechworth in the Sunday Herald Sun (Sunday 22nd July 2007). Congratulations to Mel Taylor who nominated Beechworth and was the winner of the 'wonder in our backyard' competition in the Sunday Herald Sun.

We all agree with your nomination Mel! Beechworth is absolutely beautiful!

Wednesday 18 July 2007

WALK TO LAKE KERFERD

present another special event supporting the
2007 George Briscoe Kerferd Oration
WALK TO LAKE KERFERD
and absorb the history of our water supply

Date: Saturday 28th July, 2007 Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Place: Starting at car park/beach at Lake Sambell Guide: Darren Sutton, local historian
Distance: One way - 5km. Walking track suitable for all ages but not
for wheelchairs and strollers. Wear sturdy footwear and
clothing suitable for cold/wet weather.
Return bus available
A Free Community Activity
of the Robert O’Hara Burke Museum
in association with Friends of the Burke Museum.
Bookings Essential - Numbers Limited
Please ring Burke Museum (03) 57288067

Snow in Beechworth

Yes it snowed in Beechworth yesterday! I was in Melbourne yesterday and missed the snow falling!

It was 2 degrees when Penny and Anne left the information centre at 5.30pm yesterday.

There have been reports on ABC radio of snow at Stanley which is 10kms out of Beechworth. I might even drive up to Stanley on my lunch break.

Kerry

Wednesday 11 July 2007

On This Day in Beechworth.

Many thanks to Leo our morse code guru at the Beechworth Telegraph Station for the interesting information about Beechworth.

1880

July 4th 1880 - Ellen Kelly visits Ned in Prison hospital.

July 5th 1880 - Kelly unfit to travel for committal hearing.

July 8th 1880- Chief secretary appoints Sir Charles McMahon and Mr Murray Smith to lead board to distribute Kelly rewards.

July 10th 1880 - Mrs Skillion, Kate and James Kelly refused permission to visit Ned Kelly.

July 13th 1880 - Kelly still not able to face committal hearing.

Tuesday 10 July 2007

Beechworth Gorge Road

DES Beechworth just wanting you all to know that Gorge Road is shut for most of today (Tuesday 10th July )from the monument to the slab hut. If you have any queries please contact the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.

Well Done Bill Bell

Bill Bell should get a good samaritan award for his efforts last week when spotting a car coming out of our drive way(Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn)last wednesday night smashing into our front light and demolishing the brick pilar and then drove off.(Hit and Run) He proceeded to follow the culprit to another motel where he bailed him up and ask him was he involved in a recent accident? The man was caught red handed. Thanks to Bill we now have someone to pay for the damage.

Thanks to Rob from Best Western Beechworth Motor Inn.

Thursday 5 July 2007

OPERA IN THE ALPS 2008 WORLD RENOWNED SOPRANO AT BEECHWORTH

News from Australian Music Events

2 July 2007

OPERA IN THE ALPS 2008
WORLD RENOWNED SOPRANO AT BEECHWORTH


Photo: Rob Lacey

Saturday 19 January 2008
Mayday Hills Oval
La Trobe at Beechworth
Albert Road
Beechworth VIC 3747

Gates and food/wine stalls open at 6:00pm
Concert commences at 8:00pm and ends at 10:30pm with one 40 minute interval

General ticket sales from
Wednesday 12 September 2007
Tickets:
$65 - $220 (Concession tickets available)
$64 Bus/tour groups

Bookings:
Ticketek
www.ticketek.com.au | 13 28 49

Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
www.beechworthonline.com.au | 1300 366 321
Australian Music Events is proud to present celebrated international soprano, YVONNE KENNY to Opera in the Alps 2008. She will be joined by Australia’s tenor sensation ROY ALEXANDER BEST, a 100-voice chorus and 50-piece orchestra led by one of the brightest young conductors of his generation, BENJAMIN NORTHEY.

Staged on the picturesque grounds of La Trobe at Beechworth, Opera in the Alps has become firmly established as one of regional Victoria’s cultural highlights since its inception in 1996. Audience members can expect an evening of sensory delights as they enjoy favourites from opera and theatre under the stars and savour some of the region’s finest gourmet food and wine which are sold at outlets prior to the commencement of the concert.

For those who seek complete indulgence, the Premium Package comprising a two-course pre-concert dinner followed by dessert at interval is available. The selection of fine wines will be provided by Brown Brothers. The dinner is held on the lawns of the Pines Convention Centre which commands a breathtaking view of the concert setting, and is the ultimate way to experience Opera in the Alps.

Minister in Beechworth and Yackandandah to launch guides



Victorian Minister for Tourism Tim Holding toured Beechworth and Yackandandah today and launched both towns’ new official visitor guides.

Indigo Shire Mayor Cr Peter Graham hosted Mr Holding’s visit, which commenced in Beechworth. Mr Holding toured a Beechworth Bed and Breakfast establishment, Freeman on Ford, before visiting the Burke Museum and the Beechworth Heritage and Cultural Precinct.

Launching the Beechworth visitor guide, Beechworth … Consume the Passion, Mr Holding said, “Beechworth is one of Victoria’s most charming historic gold rush towns and this new guide will help visitors in discovering the many attractions the region has to offer.

“Rich in history and culture and offering wonderful food and wine experiences, with the backdrop of a lush natural landscape, Beechworth offers something for everyone.

“I congratulate Indigo Shire Council and Beechworth and District Chamber of Commerce for their commitment to this project, which will undoubtedly attract many more visitors to this wonderful town.”

In Yackandandah, the Minister had a tour of the main street before visiting the Yackandandah Historic Courthouse to launch the guide Yackandandah … Unveil the Mystery.

“Yackandandah is one of Victoria’s real treasures and this new guide will help visitors in discovering the many attractions of the region,” Mr Holding said.
Yackandandah is an elegantly preserved heritage township, and visitors cannot help but be impressed by the way it has accommodated growth and change while preserving its inherent natural beauty.”

Mr Holding congratulated Indigo Shire Council and Yackandandah & District Tourist Association on the project.

Indigo Shire Mayor Peter Graham said he was delighted Mr Holding could attend Beechworth and Yackandandah to experience first hand some of the region’s outstanding unique visitor attractions and to officially launch the new visitor guides.

“The new guides are part of a wider marketing collateral development program Indigo Shire has supported to ensure people throughout Victoria, and throughout Australia, receive the message about our magnificent destinations and experiences on offer,” Cr Graham said.

”The guides also represent a partnership between local government and local industry, as we have worked together to produce these outstanding brochures.”

The visitor guides provide information on the stories behind the towns and detail information about experiences in and around the region. They are divided into sections with information on history, nature and outdoors, food and wine, accommodation, shopping, and events and festivals.


“The Beechworth and Yackandandah guides are two in a family of Indigo Shire official visitor guides to be produced,” Cr Graham said. “Development of a new official visitor guide for Rutherglen is well underway, and work has also commenced on the new official visitor guide for Chiltern.”

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Captions:

[Minister in Beechworth]
Launching the new Beechworth official visitor guide (from left) Indigo Shire CEO John Costello, Victorian Tourism Minister Tim Holding, Beechworth Chamber of Commerce President Bill Bell and Indigo Shire Mayor Cr Peter Graham.


[Minister in Yackandandah]
Celebrating the launch of the new Yackandandah official visitor guide (from left) Kay Darveniza MP, Victorian Tourism Minister Tim Holding, Yackandandah & District Tourism Association president Les Keeble and Indigo Shire Mayor Cr Peter Graham.