Slim Dusty Centre, Kempsey

Kempsey is the home of the Slim Dusty Centre.  I had long been aware of this, and thought we could call in on one of our trips to or from Brisbane.  But heading for home, or Brisbane, makes it hard to take enough time off to relax and enjoy wandering through a museum. So our solution was to make a special trip to Kempsey, and spend two nights here.

I have a very soft spot for Slim Dusty and his music.  His songs were written about people and places and experiences that  are familiar to me.  He didn't write much about Longreach or Ilfracombe though, I must confess. 

The Centre.

 

As you walk up to the automatic doors, you hear the first two lines of  this!

There was lots about his life, prizes, golden guitars etc.

This was the car (Old Purple) and caravan they used to travel all over Australia.  What a guzzler!  But who could begrudge them comfort in their long trips. 

Coffee afterwards!

And lots of kangaroo paw in the garden, together with interesting mulch.  Macadamia nut shells!