This manually-operated vertical screw-down wool press weighing over one tonne is of unknown origin – there is evidence of a name-plate having once been on one of the pillars. Research indicates that this press was one of the first of its kind imported into Australia. It is highly likely that the press was made in…
In the Orroroo Memorial Hall, you will find a unique and unexpected moose head trophy. The trophy was presented to the Orroroo Rifle Club by the family of the late Walter Colman Addison, who won it at Ottawa, Canada, in a Triangular Rifle Match between Great Britain, Canada and Australia. This also commemorates the fact…
In 1880 the construction of the Orroroo Memorial Hall commenced. Some of the stone it is built from came from quarries above the reservoir. The brown sandstone came from Peterborough and the bricks from a local brick yard. In 1940 the District Council took over the management of the Hall and moved their offices from…
The Early Settlers Cottage was one of the first buildings built in Orroroo and was bought from the Surveyor – General on 13th May 1880 by Mr Henry Solly. The cottage is an early example of a clay pug-and-pine cottage. Mr Solly was originally from the Clare Valley and at the age of 49, moved…
This River Red Gum is a Eucalyptus Camaldulensis also has the ominous name of “Widow Maker” as they have a habit of dropping large boughs without warning, estimated to be over 500 years old. It is 10.4 metres or 34 feet in circumference, and climbs 6 metres or 20 feet before there is a fork…
Located a short walk from the Orroroo Caravan Park, along the beautiful Pekina Creek affectionately called the ‘Duck Pond’ by locals. A picnic is a must at this well shaded park with electric barbecues, picnic settings and toilet amenities available. It is the starting point to the Pekina Creek Walking trails. Just a short walk…