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PLACES OF INTEREST IN TOWNA. The Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel: on Doney

Street; designed and built by priest-architect Monsignor John Hawes during his 22 year stay in Mullewa. The church is considered to be one of his finest designs, and is classified by the National Trust. Tours are available – ask at the Tourist Information Centre.

B. Monsignor Hawes Priest House Museum: attached to the church is the Priest House, which was Monsignor Hawes’ home for many years. It houses many of his personal effects and can be visited by arrangement through the Tourist Information Centre.

C. Saint Andrews Anglican Church: a lovely old stone building on Padbury Street; the rectory next door was once considered the “finest house in Mullewa”.

D. Mullewa Town Hall and former Shire Offices: built in 1935, this classic art-deco building is a landmark in town. The old Shire Offices now house the Tourist Information Centre and Telecentre.

E. Mullewa’s murals (outdoor art gallery): a number of large-scale murals depict aspects of the town’s history – look in Callaghan Park, or on the old telephone exchange in Jose St. Can you find more?

F. Redland Roses: a flower-growing and market garden venture run by MEEDAC, the local Aboriginal Corporation.

G. Mass Rock: a short distance east of town is the site where Monsignor Hawes held services for local Aboriginal people – ask at the Tourist Information Centre for directions.

H. Freemason’s Hall: a typical high-windowed but attractive stone hall, built in 1926 (cnr Jose and Molster St’s).

I. Mullewa District Hospital and Nurses Quarters: attractive buildings beneath tall gum trees, and a vital part of the community (Elder St).

Aboriginal art workshop and gallery: meet artists at work and purchase artworks (Jose St, opposite Town Hall).

WALK TRAILS IN AND AROUND MULLEWATired of sitting in a car all day? Ready to stretch your legs and get some exercise? Well, what do you fancy – a walk in the bush, or a stroll around town? Mullewa offers richly-interpreted trails in both environments – so go ahead, take your pick! Why not walk them all?

Mullewa Bushland Trail: a 2,370 metre loop on a well-formed natural earth surface (allow at least 40 - 60 minutes). The trail starts and finishes at the Mullewa Scenic Lookout, or can be accessed from the Information Bay on Gray Street, via the Rail Heritage Loop. Interpretation focuses on natural heritage and indigenous culture.

Town Heritage Trail: this 1,100 metre circuit starts and finishes in the Information Bay (allow 30 – 40 minutes). It uses wide flat footpaths and is a great way to see and learn about the town’s built heritage (and some of its characters!).

Rail Heritage Loop: a 1,420 metre loop trail, also starting and finishing in the Information Bay (allow 30 – 45 minutes). It links with both the Bushland Trail and the Wildflower Walk. Explore the fascinating history of the Mullewa railway precinct, once a major operational centre.

Wildflower Walk: this 2,820 metre circuit starts and finishes on Lover’s Lane, opposite the caravan park (allow 45 – 70 minutes). Alternately, access it from the Town Heritage Trail or the Rail Heritage Loop (see map). Interpretation identifies and describes some of the most common and spectacular species.

Monsignor Hawes Heritage Walk: 590 metres one-way – links the Town Hall to Hawes’s church and museum, and showcases the work of this remarkable priest-architect right across the mid-west.

Remember to take a hat, some water and a camera - and allow plenty of time to read the interpretive panels.

SERVICES IN TOWN Tourist information and internet access: Town Hall, Jose St, 9961 1500. Mon-Fri 8.30 am – 4.30 pm; open weekends from July to October, 9.30 am – 4 pm.Council offices (for road conditions etc): corner of Thomas & Padbury Sts, 9961 1007.District hospital: Elder St, 9961 6200, and Doctor’s surgery, Thomas St, 9961 1063.Police station: corner of Mills St & Main Rd, 9961 6600.Post Office & general store: Thurkles, Jose St, 9961 1010.Mullewa Farm Supplies (gas, some camping gear): Maitland Rd, 9961 1001.Service Stations:

Crudeli’s Auto Repairs: Gray St, 9961 1606. Open Mon-Fri 7.30 am – 6 pm, Sat 8 am – 12 pm; closed all public holidays. RAC roadside assistance, mechanic on duty, diesel, unleaded (no gas); Yarrumba Service Station & Deli: Jose St, 9961 1161. Open Mon-Fri 6.30 am – 6 pm, Sat-Sun 7 am – 6 pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Easter Sunday. Caravan Park bookings, diesel, unleaded (no gas).

ACCOMMODATION In town:

Caravan Park: Lover’s Lane, bookings at Yarrumba Deli, Jose St.

Railway Hotel (accommodation, meals etc): Gray St, 9961 1050.

Self-contained accommodation: for information and bookings contact the Tourist Information Centre, 9961 1500.

Out of town:

Pindar Guest House (30 km east) 9962 3024.

Wandina Homestead (65 km north) 9962 9597.

Warrakatta Farm Stay (55 m south, near Canna) 9972 2040.

Wooleen Station (38 km from Murchison) 9963 7973.

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WILDFLOWERS – MULLEWA ABLAZEThe Mullewa District comes alive in late winter and spring each year, when dramatic displays of wildflowers brighten the bushland and road verges. Everlastings form vivid swaying carpets across expansive plains, especially in pastoral areas, while shrubs, bushes and small trees spring to life in a blaze of colour. And, of course, the wreath flower is the star attraction...

Lechenaultia macrantha is known as the wreath flower because of its unusual circular shape. It grows well in disturbed areas, and so is commonly found on road verges or in gravel pits or areas that have been recently burnt. It grows from a central root stock, with new branches being produced each year as older ones in the centre die off. It usually flowers between August and October, but this is defined by local rainfall events. Areas east of Mullewa, around Pindar and through the farming country around Tardun and Canna often have excellent displays – but it is best to ask at the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall for up-to-date information.

The Mullewa region is so rich in wildflower species because it straddles both geological and climatic transition zones. This produces great diversity across varying soil types and rainfall / temperature zones. Mullewa also contains both farmland, where human activity provides the “disturbance” favoured by many species, and vast pastoral properties, where nature remains little changed.

Plants of the Asteraceae or daisy family are short-lived annual herbs with soft papery flowers. Most everlastings fall into this family. Star species in the Mullewa area include the pink star everlasting (Schoenia cassiniana), the pom-pom everlasting (Cephalipterum drummondii), the splendid everlasting (Rhodanthe chlorocephalum splendida) and the pink sunray (Rhodanthe manglesii). The country east to Yalgoo and south-east to Payne’s Find is renowned for its everlastings – but again, ask at the Tourist Information Centre for current information.

MULLEWA SCENIC LOOKOUTOne of the best ways to get an overview of Mullewa is to visit the Scenic Lookout, on the hill to the south of town. Turn off Gray Street at Callaghan Park and follow the signs past the railway station.

The Lookout gives expansive views over town and the surrounding bush and farmland, and has 8 large interpretive panels which outline the key stories of the district. Take a thermos of tea or a sandwich and enjoy the ambience of this lovely location.

Alternately, you can walk to the Lookout via the Railway and Bushland Trails – allow 15 minutes from the Information Bay. And from the Lookout you can set out on the full Bushland Trail circuit, and explore more of our Aboriginal and natural heritage.

MULLEWA WILDFLOWER SHOWThe Show is held over a week in the middle of the spring wildflower season – usually late in August or early in September. This is a great way to see and learn about many of our unusual and spectacular flowers – ask at the Information Centre for more information and this year’s dates.