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Volunteers Caring for Tarella and its Grounds – New Volunteers always Welcome

BMHS relies on a great team of volunteers to support the work of the Society. Many volunteers, like Ted, work to preserve the Society’s collections

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Official opening of Hobby’s Reach Extensions, Dec 3 1994

Video of the official opening of Hobby’s Reach Research Centre extensions, Dec 3 1994, followed by a tour of Tarella cottage and the grounds. Click

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History of Tarella Cottage

Tarella Cottage is a 1890’s Wentworth Falls weatherboard cottage. Tarella has a long and interesting history. It was built in 1890 by John McLaughlin after
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Delving Into the McLaughlin Family Heritage at Tarella Cottage

A brief introduction to the McLaughlin Family the original owner of the Tarella Cottage. Tarella was their family holiday cottage.
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Beryl McLaughlin Awarded a Blue Plaque

Beryl McLaughlin (1888-1988) has been honoured with the first Blue Plaque for the Blue Mountains. Nominated by the Blue Mountains Historical Society, the new historical

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Beryl McLaughlin Interview

A audio interview with Beryl McLaughlin.
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Tarella Cottage Looking Charming Inside & Out

Volunteers Wayne Hanley and Linsi Braith continue their work to ensure that Tarella Cottage is leak free and looking charming both inside and out.
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A New Back Roof on Tarella Cottage

The specialist roofing team started early by stripping off the old sheets of tin and exposing the condition of all beneath. Evidence of a 1930's
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New Skillion Roof for Tarella Cottage

At long last, we are proceeding with a new skillion roof on Tarella. In place since the 1890's, the old back roof has many short
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The Old Fire Screen Mystery at Tarella

There is a mystery around the large metal fire screen which is usually found in Tarella's Old Kitchen. A 1990 register of this item states
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Tank Corner Update

Getting the tank away from this corner and removing debris has allowed the base of this wall to dry out well. Update from March 2nd

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Tarella Cottage Museum New Photo of Ada

A fascinating photograph of early years at Tarella, this is probably Ada McLaughlin sitting on the side steps.
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