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Nowra's History

nowra-1-webIt is thought that Nowra takes its name from a native word for ‘black cockatoo’.

The Dharawal people were the local tribe when white settlers first arrived following early timber cutters and explorers. Settlers included the entrepreneurial ex-convict Mary Reibey who, in 1824, received one of the first land grants south of the Shoalhaven River. Some of Mary’s descendants still live around the Burrier district up river.

With more settlers arriving overland and by ship, Nowra township was gazetted and a ferry service commenced across the river.

The ferry was fine for some time but a bridge would be much better and in 1881 a pre-fabricated bridge was brought from America and assembled on site.

A century later this was added to with a modern concrete structure.

After Nowra was officially founded, Bomaderry was settled to become the rail terminus for the south coast line as well as industrial area.

Nowra-Bomaderry is situated some 160 kms from Sydney and reigns as the focus of the Shoalhaven region.


Nowra Today

nowra-2-webWhile you are here, be sure to visit the Historical Society Museum in Kinghorne Street, the Visitors Centre and Bundanon complex, the prior home of famed artist Arthur Boyd at Cambewarra West.

A cruise along the Shoalhaven River is always a pleasant way to see the sights. Or maybe a trip round the many vineyards is more to your taste.  Some estates also offer comfy accommodation. Check them out. Further afield you will find HMAS Albatross, our naval air base 10 kms south-west at Nowra Hill. Here is also located Australia’s Museum of Flight open 7 days from 10am to 4pm.

Being the cultural, commercial and tourism focus of the Shoalhaven region, Nowra features some wonderful festivals at various times throughout the year.

The City Turf Club hosts events at the Archer Raceway while the Museum of Flight puts on spectacular air shows with all kinds of death-defying feats.

nowra-3-weebGourmet food is always available in our fine dining restaurants as are a variety of fast foods to satisfy the instant hungries. For fine dining in style book into Trevi Fountain Italian Restaurant, the seafood specialties are sure to leave you with a full stomach! Another great place for dinner is Michael's Hot Rocks Bistro in North Nowra Tavern, they have perfected the art of hot rock cooking- so give them a call to learn more about it.
Regional local markets are always a good place to seek fresh produce as well as manufactured delicacies once a month. Every market is popular and crammed full of bargains from second-hand bikes to hand knits and crafted woodworks.

Make sure the car radio is tuned to local Radio 2ST and Power FM which will help guide you to the best locations as you travel our highway and byways. There are several good accommodation venues in Nowra like the Balan Village Motel at Bomaderry of Arcger Resort on the Princes Highway, Grady's Riverside Retreat at Burrier is also a good spot to take the caravan with the family.

While here make sure you see the views from Cambewarra Mountain lookout and pay a visit to the Nowra Wildlife Park situated on the Shoalhaven River at North Nowra; a wonderful place to view native animals and reptiles up close as well as have a picnic or even a wedding.

The pace of life in this region is somewhat less frantic than in the city. Spend some time to experience the reasons that astute people have chosen to live in this peaceful environment.




 
 
 
What's On

diary-web'What's On' on the South Coast NSW

September 2010

What’s on in the South Coast this month



4th September- Spring Fun & Food Fair
Held at the Catholic Church Grounds, St George Avenue, Vincentia from 8.30am to 1.30pm. Ph 4441 5723.
5th September-Bundanon Open Day
Open from 10.30am to 4pm every Sunday. Bundanon Rd, West Cambewarra. Ph: 4422 2100

5th September- Boyd Education Centre - The Grigoryan Brothers
Held at Riversdale, West Cambewarra. Ph: 4422 2100


9th & 10th Sept- Kiama Regional Wine Show
Held at the Kiama Pavillion the annual show aims to promote the emerging viticultural industry in the Shoalhaven Coast & Southern Highlands regions. The awards presentation and public tasting reception is held on the 10th Sept from 5:30pm-7:30pm, $20pp, over 18’s only. Tickets available from Kiama Visitors Centre.

12th September-Music Shoalhaven - Evgeniy Uhanov Piano
Tickets $25, Members $20, Students $8. Berry Street, Nowra School Of Arts, Nowra. Ph: 4421 3089 for info.

17th September- Shoalhaven Family History Fair
Held at the Bomaderry Bowling Club from 10am-3pm, with over 30 trade tables comprising family history and history groups and commercial enterprises from NSW & interstate that will be on hand to answer all your questions, free entry. Turn to pg 23 for more details or phone Joy on 4421 6055.


17th September-Meningococcol Foundation - Annual Photo Exhibition
Maximum of 3 entries per person. 4 Categories. $5 per entry. Berry Street, School of Arts, Nowra. Ph Lauraine Pocock 0412 669 875

18th & 19th September- Berry Antiques & Collectables Fair
An impressive showcase of antiques with around 20 dealers from all around the country. $7 entry fee for adults including a lucky door prize ticket, accompanied children are free. Held at the Berry School of Arts, Berry Ph Mick on 0428446 534 or turn to pg 2 in our magazine for info.

18th & 19th September- The NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies annual conference
$150pp & bookings must be made one week prior by phoning Joy on 4421 6055 or turn to pg 23 for more info in our magazine.


18th September- Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra 10th Birthday Concert
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra turns 10 and Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre will be the venue for a 10th Anniversary Concert.  Musical Director Jacqui Hitchcock is putting together a wonderful programme of music which combines some ‘old favourites’ as well as pieces not previously performed by the orchestra.  Of course no birthday party would be complete without cake, so you are invited to join us at the conclusion of the concert for a slice of SYO birthday cake! Held at 3pm, for more details turn to pg 26 in our magazine.

19th September- Villa Music - Daniel Yeadon
Baroque cello sonatas by JS Bach - 2.30pm. 427 Tourist Road, Bellawongarah via Berry. Ph: 9460 2796 (BH) for info.

24th September- 13th October- Creative Moments
A  combined Exhibition and Sale of Shoalhaven Woodworkers, Nowra Spinners and Weavers and Shoalhaven Potters at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, 12 Berry Street Nowra.  Tue. to Fri. 10am to 4pm, Sat. 11am to 3pm.  Launch - Friday 24th Sept from 5pm to 7pm. Ph; 44478332


24th & 25th September- Shoalhaven Orchid Society Spring Show
Orchid show, plants for sale, raffle & more! Presbyterian Church Hall, Kinghorne Street, Nowra. Ph 4421 7773.

26th September- Bike About
Venue: Start/Finish: Lake Illawarra Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Reddall Parade, Lake 6, 10 or both & rides on Shared Use Paths from Lake Illawarra PCYC around Lake Illawarra. A great family event raising rider safety awareness, prizes available. Jenny Davis on 02 4221 6124.

26th September-Muir House Berry - Art and Craft Open Day
Open from 10am till 3.30pm on last Sunday of every month. 10 Prince Alfred Street, Berry.  Linda Brown on 4464 1476.


UPCOMING:
Long Weekend in October- The Living Craft Expo
There will be beading, bobbin lace making, and millinery, pottery from the Yatte Yatte pottery from Lake Conjola, Silk printing by Jack Brilliant, jewellery, scrapbooking, smocking & more.  $500.00 lucky door prize. Children under 12 free.  $6 entry. Ph Allan on 4454 0843 for details.


14th-17th October- Berry Gardens Festival
Open from 10am-4pm daily on the festival days only, tickets on sale at Apex Park & the Gardens,$15 for all gardens or $5 for individual gardens, free for under 15. Turn to Berry pages for further information.

NOTE:

The event printed in our magazine: 11th September, Showtime, 2pm –5.00pm, Jamberoo School of Arts will no longer be occuring, sorry for any inconvenience caused.