Eugowra is 37km east of Forbes. It was badly hit by the 2022 floods and many museums, hotels etc remain closed. There was no accommodation available there either.
So it was a day trip from Forbes.
Bushrangers feature heavily in its history, and in its decorative murals.
It seems that its main claim to fame is that it is the site of the largest robbery ever in Australia.
Frank Gardiner's gang held up the coach which was going from the gold diggings to Orange, and got away with 77kgs of gold and some cash. I believe most was recovered. And local hero Ben Hall was involved.
So we went to have a look at the site of the robbery, called Escort Rock. .It was 4 km north of Eugowra.
The rocks are to the left of the road, facing towards Eugowra, Orange is behind the photographer.
Eugowra also has a granite industry. I believe they supplied granite to the new parliament house.
Even John Howard got a mention on this granite plaque. The post office had closed, but the building remained a transaction centre.
And they like their silky oaks!
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