Mayor of Upper Lachlan Shire Council, Brian McCormack OAM (right), about to cut the ribbon with President of GDHS Graham Dyer (left) at Barbour Park on Meadow Creek, Gunning, with the RV-friendly camping area is in the background. Photo: Rosemary Spiller. Twenty people from Gunning and district came together in fine Autumn weather in a very popular location on Sunday 30 April. The event was part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival. Mr Graham Dyer, President of Gunning and District Historical Society, outlined the "Barbour Park Seat of Reflection Project”. The Upper Lachlan Wood Guild and Gunning and District Historical Society (GDHS) had crafted and erected the memorial Seat of Reflection. It became clear that a roof was required. As well as the community grant from Energy Developments ( EDL ), operators of the Cullerin Windfarm, GDHS had contributed a donation from Ms Alison Blackbourn, daughter of Dr Barbour, and i...
Upper Lachlan Shire, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales