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Establishment of the Inn

a wayside house for horse and coach travellers

Take a look at a brief history of coach travel in colonial NSW, and learn about the early days of the inn: where it was, who built it, and what its original purpose was.

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Servicing Travellers

an essential rest-stop for travellers journeying between colonies

Find out about the assistance the White Hart Inn provided to travellers, including offering food and accommodation, protection from bushrangers, stabling for horses, and storage for goods.

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A Home on the Road

a haven for travellers and a meeting place for the local community

Learn about the archaeological remains of domestic life discovered at the inn which give us a glimpse into the experience of ordinary individuals in the 19th century.

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Rediscovery

closed by the expansion of railways, rediscovered by the building of new train-lines

Find out about the closure of the inn due to the expansion of railways in the late 19th century, its disappearance from history, and its rediscovery in the 21st century as a result of the construction of new train lines in the area.

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