8 BELALIE CREEK Belalie Creek meanders through Jamestown, providing a host of perfect locations for travellers to enjoy a peaceful walk or relaxing bite to eat. Grab some tasty food from one of Jamestown’s many eateries. Spread out your picnic blanket or sit at tables placed along the banks of the creek. Often your only company will be the friendly local ducks. At night the majestic River Red and Blue Gums along the creek are stunningly illuminated. MEMORIAL PARK Memorial Park features shaded lawns, toilets, free BBQs, a fun-filled playground, and is a great place to take a break while in town. Located across the road from the RM Williams Interpretive Centre, the fully enclosed park provides a perfect place to relax and let your kids run free. RM Williams Way/Doon Tce, Jamestown KRUPP CANNON Magnificently restored by locals, the 1907 German-built 15 cm Krupp Cannon is one of only two of its type in Australia (with the second housed in the Australian War Memorial in Canberra). Built as a prototype, the Krupp Howitzer (serial #20) features rear-mounted trunnions, an inverted barrel and recoil assembly. Captured by Australian troops during World War I battle in Palestine, the cannon was presented to Jamestown in 1920, in recognition of the supreme sacrifice of so many of its residents during the Great War. Memorial Park, RM Williams Way/Doon Tce, Jamestown RM WILLIAMS CENTRE Reginald Murray Williams grew up on a family farm near Jamestown and became one of Australia’s best known businessmen. Get an insight into the life of this outback legend at the RM Williams interpretive centre. The open-air centre is free, and features easy-to-read story boards, a skilfully carved wooden bust of RM Williams, picnic tables, shady trees, and plenty of parking spaces. RM Williams Way, opposite Memorial Park, Jamestown LOUDEN BRAE Take a short drive east of Jamestown to the Louden Brae School where RM Williams began his education. Brown Hill Rd, Belalie North MURALS Murals on the walls of Jamestown’s beautiful heritage shops tell the stories of pioneers and early settlers, creating a visual history of the development of the town from 19th century optimism to the diverse agribusiness centre it is today. These heritage artworks are now complemented by an outdoor gallery showcasing murals painted for the Jamestown Mural Festival (now known as the Jamestown Arts Festival). The most recent festival murals are at the eastern end of Ayr St, and other murals from previous festivals are dotted around the township. Ayr St, Jamestown THE DIGGERS’ WALK Learn more about Jamestown’s military history by visiting The Diggers’ Walk. a newly restored interpretive display along the Belalie Creek originally built by returned servicemen from WWI. The Diggers’ Walk showcases WWI letters, diaries, photographs and stories on signage and audio posts along the Belalie Creek walking trail. The trail leads to the Jamestown Memorial Park Honour Roll on Irvine Street. PENN COTTAGE MUSEUM OF PRESSED GLASS Even the most avid collectors are in awe of Penn Cottage Museum of Pressed Glass, Australia’s largest collection of pressed glassware. Jamestown couple Kevin and Margaret Conway love glassware so much they have converted most of their home into a museum to showcase their 14,000 piece collection. Allow two hours to wander through the collection, which features pieces dating back to 1846. MAGIC CAVE ATTRACTIONS
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