23 March 2009

Doszpot says visit the Tharwa ghost town

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Steve Doszpot IS urging you to spend money in Tharwa.

    “In the space of a few years the Tharwa community has endured Bushfire threats, the debacle that surrounded the closure of their bridge – literally cutting them off from the rest of the ACT for far too long.

    “They have even lost their Primary School which was their community meeting point.

    “The community is resilient, but it can only take so much. Galleries are now closed, business has suffered and the morale of the township is at an all time low.

So what’s there to actually do on a visit to Tharwa?

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You can drive to point hut crossing and wonder what drugs Doszpot is taking when he describes the bridge closure as “literally cutting them off from the rest of the ACT”.

canberratowie23:54 pm 24 Mar 09

Every time I’ve been to the general store when I’ve been there I just get awful and very poor service from Val

It almost seems like he gets the shits that your disturbing him

Last time we passed out there no one wanted to stop in there for a drink we all waited till we got back into town

always try to drive via tharwa, there is a lot to be said for a quiet country town bordering on the edge of the city…

On your way to/from where? It would be a long drive to Booroomba Rocks without going through Tharwa.

The general store is always good to stop in at on the way to booroomba rocks, or on the way back. always try to drive via tharwa, there is a lot to be said for a quiet country town bordering on the edge of the city…

So what’s there to actually do on a visit to Tharwa?

* You can have a picnic down under the bridge and potentially go for a swim.
* There are two walks along the river starting at the bridge. One heading South takes you to the De Salis family (they used to own the property covering Tharwa) cemetary; and, another heading North which takes you to some aboriginal site of interest (I’ve not done that walk – yet).
* And it’s always convienient to duck into the shop (that yes, is owned by Val J.) and grab an ice cream – especially after the walks, or when passing through from say Cotter/Corin way and heading on through into Namadgi NP.

But without the galleries there anymore, that might be all there is to do….. Not sure if Doszpot had knowledge of some hidden treaures out there…

Woody Mann-Caruso10:14 pm 23 Mar 09

NEWSFLASH: Small, isolated community small, isolated.

Wasn’t Narek Galleries at Tharwa? They rented an old house that I think the government owned. Who is occupying it now?

Felix the Cat9:17 pm 23 Mar 09

There’s a model aeroplane club a couple of kms up the road (past Cuppacumbalong).

There is like, what, the shop, and the bridge.

And that is all.

I had a gaytime there.

😉

Skidbladnir said :

I have no problem with Doszpot mentioning Tharwa, as frankly ACT Labor haven’t done anything for them in years.
And it will be nice to see how ACT Labor react.

But as far as heavy-hitting criticism of the ACT Government goes, its not much.

Not sure that’s what Steve’s intent is. Tharwa is in his electorate so he’s likely trying to help out some of those he’s responsible for, especially in harsh economic times. Sounds entirely reasonable to me.

I think there are one or two excellent nurseries and cafe’s up along that way, you just have to look to find them. I think I’ll make a point of taking the wife and kids up there for a treat next weekend.

As for Sammy @ #7, other than having a dig at a election slogan, your personal experience of Steve would be what exactly? I’ve had reason to be in contact with his office quite a bit of late and am very happy to have done so. As a person whose family have traditionally voted labour, I find myself fast becoming a fan of his. It’s hard to believe for a politician but he actually cares about issues and doesn’t big note himself in the media for the work he’s doing.

That’ll teach Val to disobey them when they tell him not to bulldoze stuff before the bushfires hit.

GardeningGirl6:47 pm 23 Mar 09

Shame about Cuppacumbalong, that used to be a lovely place to visit. Is there anything there now?

The massive gas turbine power station should liven things up a bit.

I have no problem with Doszpot mentioning Tharwa, as frankly ACT Labor haven’t done anything for them in years.
And it will be nice to see how ACT Labor react.

But as far as heavy-hitting criticism of the ACT Government goes, its not much.

Tosspot by name, tosspot by nature.

Perhaps we could all drive down there and do some grafitti art. Then Tosspot’s mate can come and clean it off.

I recall one I got a phone call at about 9am from some friends. They had left northside for a climbing trip, got a few Kms south of Tharwa when the Gemi threw a fan belt (resulting in stop of said Gemini).

They got a ride back into Tharwa, called me, and proceeded to drink.

When we arrived in Tharwa a few hours latter with a fan belt, they had drunk the general store out of their brand of choice, and were well on the way to drinking it out of the whole beverage. This is the only time I remember anyone buying anything from the store.

(Disclaimer: This anecdote does not include any ducks).

You can throw rocks in the puddles (oops river).

Trunking symbols4:25 pm 23 Mar 09

I’ve only ever seen one business in Tharwa (the general store) and I think that’s run by Val Jeffery.

Tharwa… now that’s a very tiny community…!

Could it simply be a large extended family?

I suppose the trip through the Deep South (of Tuggeranong) to get there could be exciting…

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