A new annual exhibition in the upstairs rooms of Old Government House brings together items from the National Trust (NSW)’s collections and on loan from other sources, to provide new insights into the women who lived in, worked at and influenced this nationally significant place throughout its many decades of change.
While many are known to us, such as Elizabeth Macquarie, Lady Mary Fitzroy and Elizabeth Macarthur, others remain more peripheral, overshadowed by their male contemporaries and circumstances. And yet, so many were achievers beyond their years and times.
Learn about Anna Jospeha Coombe, who married Philip Gidley King in England in March 1791. Four days later she sailed to the colony to live on Norfolk Island, and later became the first wife of a governor to live here. Mary Caroline Stewart, nee Fitzroy, arrived with her husband and four daughters in August 1849 to take on the role of Vice Regal Hostess for her father, Governor Sir Charles Fitzroy, after the tragic death of her mother – a role she fulfilled to acclaim.
Discover stories of convicts and servants – most recently the Matrons who cared for the boys of The Kings School, and the women of the National Trust (NSW) who readied the property for its first Royal visit in April 1970, after its care was vested in the National Trust in 1967.
(Please note the exhibition is only accessible via a flight of stairs.)
Old Government House is open Tuesday –Sunday, 10am-4pm (last entry at 3.30pm), closed Mondays.
Looking for a legendary Karaoke Night? Then look no further. Our Karaoke Night is set in the stylish surrounds of Dom’s Cocktail Lounge Bar at Panthers Penrith. Our Karaoke Night gives you the chance to empty your lungs and fill up the eardrums of strangers.
An unofficial ‘No Judgement Zone’, our Karaoke Night lets you belt out Sweet Carolina with all the passion you have when you sing in the shower. Brought to you by ‘4 U 2 Sing Karaoke’, the list of tunes to choose from is massive.
So if you have an epic singing voice that needs to be shared with the world, or you just want to provide entertainment or a good laugh to your friends (and some strangers), get to our Karaoke Night every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
Tone deaf or can’t sing? You need not worry about polluting the sound waves, with insanely delicious $10 cocktails and $10 pizza, your mouth will be too busy to contemplate singing. Save your moment for another day. Or, leave and try one of our 10 other bars all located under one roof.
Terms & Conditions: Panthers is not liable for any deafness that may result from listening to terrible singers attempting Mariah Carey classics.
Harness racing is held at the Penrith Paceway every Thursday night, with the usual start time of around 6pm for the first race.
Richmond Race Club conducts greyhound racing each Friday Night.
The club also has Wednesday twilight meetings throughout the entire season.
Entry Adults $7, Seniors and accompanied children under are 16’s free.
The Club has a restaurant, kiosk, coffee shop and bar and function facilities for the enjoyment of on-course patrons.
The track has a loam surface with a cable lure system in operation.
All Saints Anglican Church has always been a place for All People, and has been proudly serving the Parramatta Community for more than 170 Years.
Our Spring Community Market Morning will be held Saturday 16th November between 8am – 1pm.
Enjoy a morning out in your local community, there’s something for everyone!
Plenty of Car Boot Sales – Freshly Baked Cakes – BBQ Breakfast & Lunch – Historical Church Tour @11am – FREE Children’s Jumping Castle – Our Famous Devonshire Tea – Fresh Sandwiches & Wraps – Trash or Treasure Stall – Pre-loved Books for sale – Home Grown Plants and more …
Entry is free, All Welcome!
A large midweek market held every Wednesday morning, rain, hail or shine/
This large mid-week market sells a variety of products, ranging from plants, fruit & vegetables, clothing, lingerie, tools, craft supplies, auto supplies, pets, bric a brac and more!
There is something for everyone.
Harness racing is held at the Penrith Paceway every Thursday night, with the usual start time of around 6pm for the first race.
Richmond Race Club conducts greyhound racing each Friday Night.
The club also has Wednesday twilight meetings throughout the entire season.
Entry Adults $7, Seniors and accompanied children under are 16’s free.
The Club has a restaurant, kiosk, coffee shop and bar and function facilities for the enjoyment of on-course patrons.
The track has a loam surface with a cable lure system in operation.
New members always welcome at the Penrith Lions Club.
A large midweek market held every Wednesday morning, rain, hail or shine/
This large mid-week market sells a variety of products, ranging from plants, fruit & vegetables, clothing, lingerie, tools, craft supplies, auto supplies, pets, bric a brac and more!
There is something for everyone.
