Waratah

Waratah a town built on tin mining

 

James 'Philosopher' Smith discovered tin @ Mt Bischoff on 1 December 1871

 

The mine soon became the world's richest tin mine

Bischoff hotel

Bischoff waterfall

 

 

Water wheels used in old mining days

 

 

 

Old courthouse & museum
 

 

"Philosopher" Smith (replica) hut

Athenaeum Hall  built in 1887
( I bet there were many a dance & romance started there)!!!!

Huon pine

 

 

Mt Bischoff tin mine, not far from town

Kenworthy's stamper mill
was operated on slopes of Mt Bischoff by Dudley Kenworthy.
It was recently relocated by volunteers & is restored to working condition

 

Art work in the Stamper Mill

Dudley Kenworthy

 

 

Enjoying the view & lunch in the park
 

Love this hanging garden made from old dump truck tyres