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Concord Heritage
Society
"Yaralla" Open Days
Welcome to our Open Day. Here is some information
which will help to make the day run easier for all.
We are privileged to have been allowed to conduct
this inspection, especially the interior of the mansion, and we want
to know that we will be welcomed beck another time.
The inner gate will be open from 9:30 am until 3:30
pm. Admission is by ticket only.
The only time restriction is for the tours of the
mansion, for the rest of the time you are free to go anywhere but
Into the mansion.
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PARKING: There will be limited parking
in the grounds between the main gate in Nullawarra Avenue (opposite
The Drive) and the inner gate. Park only on the left side of the
driveway. Please park carefully, nose or tail in, so that other
drivers are not inconvenienced and as many as possible can park.
The only other parking will be in the streets.
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TOUR OF MANSION: Because the mansion is
in use as a Dialysis Unit and contains much valuable equipment,
we must limit the number of people in the house at any one time,
and not all rooms will be open. Those rooms not open for inspection
do not contain anything of architectural interest, or else they
are similar to others on show. Tours should take approximately
35-40 minutes.
Because of the number of people wanting to take
part in this tour, and to allow everyone to have a chance to see
the interior, we have had to allocate a time for your tour of the
mansion. This time is shown on your ticket. You will need to show
your ticket to join the tour group through the mansion.
We would ask you to please adhere strictly to this
time. We would also ask you to assemble at the main entrance to
the mansion a short time before your tour is due to start so that
groups can be organised and we can keep to the timetable.
If you are bringing children it will be your responsibility
to keep them with you at all times. Please do not go into any of
the rooms that the tour guide does not open for inspection, and
keep with the guide at all times.
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MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT may sometimes be
provided.
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TOURS OF THE GROUNDS: These will start
from the Stables Complex, commencing at 10:30 am and thereafter
will leave at regular intervals as groups assemble. It is up to
you to choose the time you wish to undertake this tour. No tickets
required.
We try to keep the groups to approximately 20 people,
only to allow you to hear what your guides have to tell you and
to be able to get through quickly so that all visitors will be able
to take part.
The tour will take approximately 1-1/2 hours and
we would suggest that you wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot
of walking involved.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY: There will be a
display of photographs, etc. pertaining to the Walkers and Yaralla.
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SOUVENIRS: Tour booklets, other pamphlets,
etc. will be available for sale in the display area.
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"THE WALKERS OF YARALLA": This
book by member Patricia Skehan, telling of the history of the
Walker family and Yaralla and giving an insight into the life
and times of that era, will be on sale throughout the day. It
is an A4 250-page book containing over 200 photographs from Walker
family albums, including Dame Eadith's own albums, most of which
have never been published before. The cost is $49.50.
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DEVONSHIRE TEAS will be available for
a small charge.
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LUNCH: Sausage sizzle lunch can be purchased
from the Rotary Club of Concord's Barbecue Trailer.
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COLD DRINKS: Cans of soft drink will also
be available from the Rotary Barbecue Trailer at a small cost.
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RUBBISH: Please dispose of all rubbish
thoughtfully. There will be bins around the barbecue area. Please
help us to keep the grounds neat so that we may get permission
for further inspections of the estate.
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PROBLEMS: If there are any problems please
report to the main control area - near the mansion.
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TOILET FACILITIES: There are very limited
toilet facilities.
(See map for Yaralla Estate location and entrance
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The Drive and Nullawarra Avenue)
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