Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Jamieson

When you're just passing through a town, on your way to another destination, it's often  nice to stop, hop out of the car and stretch your legs for a bit.
Sometimes the town is as pretty as Jamieson.
History abounds in this old gold mining town. 

Jamieson

Even the bus shelter is a replica of a miner's hut...
Jamieson...complete with hitching post.Jamieson
The beautiful old Post Office began operations in 1864; its Maple Tree is one of the many significant trees in town. There is a Self-Guided Walk available for both the Significant Trees and also a walk of the Heritage Buildings.
Jamieson
Jamieson
Murals cover the walls in a nod to the Jamieson of yesteryear...
Jamieson
...and it was the Jamieson Chronicle office that printed the famous "Ned Kelly - Wanted for Murder" posters in 1878. Of the original posters, one remains here in Jamieson, the other is at the Old Melbourne Gaol.
 Jamieson

Jamieson 
After our walk around town, we relaxed with a picnic on the banks of the Jamieson River. Shallow sections were great for wading in and the river opened up to a  deep waterhole, where a group were diving off the rocky bank on the  other side.Jamieson

Jamieson
What: Jamieson Self-Guided Walks
Where: Jamieson
When: Daily
Why: historic buidings, trees, river
How Much: FREE to walk around
Nearby: Mansfield

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