Rent One dollar per week. Families wanted
http://www.youngwitness.com.au/news/loc ... 77531.aspxGreenethorpe leads revival
03 Apr, 2009 08:18 AM
Greenethorpe needs you! That is the slogan for the next New South Wales town to throw its doors open to new families who are after a tree-change, or perhaps just want to enjoy the benefits of a country lifestyle and cheap housing.
Taking inspiration from the town of Cumnock which has recently had unprecedented success with its $1 Farm House Project,
Greenethorpe is set to rent out its spare renovated and unrenovated houses for one dollar per week, to families committed to making a difference while schooling their children locally.
Greenethorpe needs you! That is the slogan for the next New South Wales town to throw its doors open to new families who are after a tree-change, or perhaps just want to enjoy the benefits of a country lifestyle and cheap housing.
Taking inspiration from the town of Cumnock which has recently had unprecedented success with its $1 Farm House Project, Greenethorpe is set to rent out its spare renovated and unrenovated houses for one dollar per week, to families committed to making a difference while schooling their children locally.
SEE
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2009/s2726975.htm
[center:12bw02ln]The couple lives at the end of a long dirt track, which is flanked on either side by paddocks and grazing cattle.
"We love it here," Chris Chamberlain says.
"We used to live on a main road and you'd here sirens during the night, so just hearing sheep is a welcome change."
Mr Chamberlain says the tree-change has resulted in a better lifestyle for his three young children.
"They've got plenty of pets," he says.
"They've got three sheep called Woolly Kebab, Zebra and Hock who live in the backyard.
"When we first arrived we couldn't stand seeing the little orphaned lambs in the paddock in the cold.
"So we picked up a few and saved them, probably much to the farmer's horror.
"We've also got six ducks, chickens and geese.
"They're pets you couldn't have in Sydney," he laughs.
Mr Chamberlain is a baker by trade.
He says finding work has been a struggle.
"I've worked in a shearing shed, helped set up a vineyard and I'll be working in a packing shed for the next two months.
"But we're looking at opening our own bakery, so I'll create my own job opportunities.
"Greenethorpe has a lot of potential.
"If we set up a bakery in Greenethorpe, we could distribute our breads from there[/center:12bw02ln]
WWW
http://www.greenethorpe.comfypage.com/i ... t_id=INDEX
With a local gallery nearby it may suit an artist
You need to be a bit handy too.
May not be taking applications until Jan?; although the website lists one home for rent.
http://www.greenethorpe.comfypage.com/i ... tent_id=18
It seems you can get a (very) good cup of coffee there
http://www.artofespresso.com.au/adrian.html
http://www.cowraguardian.com.au/news/lo ... 92133.aspxOpen day at historic Iandra Castle
Sunday November 13 is the annual open day for Iandra Castle, Greenethorpe. The Iandra Castle open day is an opportunity for families and couples to view the picturesque grounds of Iandra and to tour the impressive homestead known as Iandra Castle.
http://theland.farmonline.com.au/news/s ... 80851.aspxRail fail: line limbo protest at Greenethorpe
ALAN DICK
08 Apr, 2009 10:54 AM
WITH the NSW Government more than a month late in deciding who should operate grain rail branch lines, farmers and community representatives are meeting at Greenethorpe this week to protest against possible closure of five lines.
The closures were signalled in last year’s mini-budget and the office of Transport Minister, David Campbell, subsequently nominated Cowra to Koorawatha, Koorawatha to Demondrille, Koorawatha to Greenethorpe, Ungarie to Lake Cargelligo and Nevertire to Warren as the candidates for closure.
But the government later backed away from naming lines, saying instead the decision would be made in light of responses to its call for expressions of interest in operating grain trains on NSW branch lines after Pacific National pulls out on June 30.
http://www.cowraguardian.com.au/news/lo ... 52890.aspxGreenethorpe just the place to finish kids book project
19 Oct, 2009 09:03 AM
Carrots in Kilts The Royal Garden Patch is the brainchild of Jeremy Muir and is a beautifully illustrated picture book with bright colourful dynamic illustrations accompanied with rhyming verse suited for children up to ten years of age.
. . .
His concept is that the Carrots in Kilts will become a series of books, promoting good health and nutrition.
Along with the carrots, Jeremy has created a whole bunch of fruit and vegetable characters to introduce children to a variety of foods.
Other real estate in the area
http://www.fncowra.com.au/
Four Acres with livable shed $50,000
This is just screaming at a Permie to fix it. Some swales and keyline?
OR
For the price of an (very) outer suburban fibro city house --$350,000
GLENECHO, GREENETHORPE
GLEN ECHO
303.92 hectares, 751.05 acres
Love the thrill of visiting a National Park? What price would you pay for your own....
Glen Echo joins Bendick Murrell state forest - wilderness with wonderful trees, flora, fauna and birdlife.
The views from the adjoining Mt Crowther are absolutely spectacular.
Building permit available.
• Land Area 303.92 hectares
TYPE: For Sale
INTERNET ID:
NSW7875142
SALE DETAILS
$350,000
CONTACT DETAILS
Elders Boorowa
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