Sofala

Sofala, 245km north-west of Sydney. Formed in 1851 when gold was discovered in the area, it's the oldest example of a gold mining town in Australia.

Sofala, NSW, Australia
Looking down Denison St.

On the left (red brick) is the Bank of New South Wales [built between 1855 and 1861], the Sofala Memorial Hall [1963], the Sofala General Store [1860] and the Sofala Post Office [1879]. On the right is the Cafe Sofala, formerly home to a blacksmith & carpenter.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Originally the blacksmith's cottage, now the Cafe Sofala. Denison St.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
The Sofala Heritage Wall. Built 2001 to commemorate the sesquicentenary of the town.
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Sofala, Australia
Sofala General Store, Denison Street. Constructed around 1860.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
One of 35 hotels that once operated in Sofala, the Royal Hotel,. Established 1862.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
The former Sofala Post Office (right), Denison Street. Designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet, constructed 1879.

Operating until 1989, it was then converted to a private residence.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Child Minding. Outside the former Sofala Post Office.
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Sofala, Australia
Playground in Denison Street.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
The Oddfellows Hall, built 1892.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Walking the dog, Denison Street.

The large brick building in the background is Sofala's former Court House. Designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet, constructed 1874.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Playground in Denison Street.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Sofala, 245km north-west of Sydney. Formed in 1851 when gold was discovered in the area, it's the oldest example of a gold mining town in Australia.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Parker Cottage (named after long-time owners, artists Colin and Colleen Parker). Originally built as an inn.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Originally the Bank of New South Wales, most likely Sofala's earliest brick building. Probably constructed between 1855 and 1861.

One of many banks in the area which handled large quantities of gold; robbed by Ben Hall around 1863.
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Hyland's Commercial Hotel, Denison Street. Constructed on the site of the Globe Hotel, one of 35 hotels in the town.

Now a private residence.
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Sofala, NSW, Australia
Sofala General Store, Denison Street. Constructed around 1860.
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Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

Sofala