Enjoy a day out at the ‘Historic E ngineering Expo’ on Saturday\, March 19th 2022.
\nCelebrating Nhill’s unique engineeri
ng heritage\, the program will include blacksmithing demonstrations\, hist
oric engineering exhibits\, displays in the historic Bellman Hangar\, para
chute packing\, activities for children\, and free entry to the Aviation H
eritage Centre.
Commemorative plaques outlining the engineerin
g achievements of the Aeradio installation\, and the WW2 RAAF Base at Nhil
l\, will be presented by Engineering Heritage Victoria. The Aeradio buildi
ng has been restored by volunteers and will be officially opened on the da
y.
A free shuttle bus will operate between the two venues. Skydiving will be a speci al feature of the day. Bookings can be made online at www.saskydiving.com.au or phone J enny on 0417 014 278. Places are limited so book early!
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DATE: Saturday 19th M
arch 2022
TIME: 10am- 4pm COST: $15 adults\, children/students free
For more i
nformation phone Rob Lynch on 0428 911 387 or Jenny 0417 014 278.\n
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Enjoy a day out at the ‘Historic Engineering Expo’ on Saturday\, March 19th 2022.\n
Celebrating Nhill’
s unique engineering heritage\, the program will include blacksmithing dem
onstrations\, historic engineering exhibits\, displays in the historic Bel
lman Hangar\, parachute packing\, activities for children\, and free entry
to the Aviation Heritage Centre.
Commemorative plaques outlin
ing the engineering achievements of the Aeradio installation\, and the WW2
RAAF Base at Nhill\, will be presented by Engineering Heritage Victoria.
The Aeradio building has been restored by volunteers and will be officiall
y opened on the day.
A free shuttle bus will operate between the two venues. Skydivi
ng will be a special feature of the day. Bookings can be made online at
DAT
E: Saturday 19th March 2022
TIME: 10am- 4pm COST: $15 adults\, children/students fre
e
For more information phone Rob Lynch on 0428 911 387 or Jenny 0417
014 278.
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Course DescriptionA flat 2 lap course along the tracks of the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife
Reserve.
The course starts at the playground\, near the bbq
shelter. Head out along the track for 1.25kms until you reach the turnaro
und point\, identified by a sign/bollard and a volunteer marshal. Then ret
urn to the start/finish area using the same paths. Repeat the loop.
The track is a mixture of gravel\, dirt\, woodhip\, sealed surface
s.
For anyone using a pram\, all terrain prams and jogger pr
ams are recommended.
Facilities<
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The closest toilets are a 50 metre walk from
the start/finish area.
The event starts at the Nhill Swamp a
nd Wildlife Reserve\, located on the Western Highway near Jaypex Park.
\nCourse Description<
/strong>
A flat 2 lap course along the tracks of the Nhill S
wamp and Wildlife Reserve.
The course starts at the playgrou
nd\, near the bbq shelter. Head out along the track for 1.25kms until you
reach the turnaround point\, identified by a sign/bollard and a volunteer
marshal. Then return to the start/finish area using the same paths. Repeat
the loop.
The track is a mixture of gravel\, dirt\, woodhip
\, sealed surfaces.
For anyone using a pram\, all terrain pr
ams and jogger prams are recommended.
Facilities
The closest toilets are a 5
0 metre walk from the start/finish area.
Location of start
The event starts at
the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve\, located on the Western Highway near
Jaypex Park.
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