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The Legends
The Legends…uncover the legends and ghosts of the past.
Close your eyes and discover…the myths and truths behind our legends. Experience the Ned Kelly Touring Route at Beechworth. Spend a few moments longer under the magnolia tree, said to be planted by the explorer Robert O’Hara Burke, in honour of his unrequited love.Then, get ready to be immersed in the great creative legacy left behind by the pioneering artist Alfred William Eustace, or the novelist Henry Handel Richardson, at Chiltern. Finally, get set to unveil the mystery of Yackandandah township and your tour will be complete.
THE KEEPER OF LEGENDS
North East Victoria is ‘Kelly Country’ and Beechworth is renowned for its connections to Ned Kelly and his gang. There are many historic buildings in the town that remain to tell the Kelly legend: the Burke Museum and the Courthouse where you can stand in the cell and dock where Ned Kelly stood for his Committal Hearing. Even the historic public houses hold their own mystery. After a day spent on the inhospitable digging fields these establishments would provide warmth and comfort, a hearty meal and a refreshing ale to our miners. At one time there were over 61 such establishments on the local gold-fields. Today, there remains an impressive collection of fully licensed hotels, all with their original façades intact.
However, Beechworth’s history is also firmly planted with the pursuit of culture and learning. Many of its townspeople were noteworthy politicians and businessmen, all of whom contributed to make Beechworth this fascinating blend of culture and history.
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