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Westbury a Historic village with a decidedly English feel.
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The Village Green
Turn west off main road at
Lonsdale Promenade and you will come to the Village
Green. It is said to be the only true village green in Australia. Certainly in
the 1830s, with the soldiers stationed nearby, it was used for parades and
archery competitions. Prisoners were put in stock on the green and it would have
been alive with fairs during the summer months.
Some interesting Historic Homes
White House
The White House is located at the western end of
Lonsdale Promenade. Perhaps the
most famous of all the houses in Westbury, the White House stands on land which
was granted to Thomas White on 4 November, 1841. A few years later White
established a store and domestic residence on the site and in 1855 it became
known as White's Token Store when he made some penny tokens which could be used
to buy goods in the store. White left the building in 1859 and over the next
century it was variously a steam flour mill, a bakery, a bus depot and a bicycle
hire factory. After extensive renovation, the White House was opened to the
public in 1971. It is a fascinating combination of its past history with a
well-preserved 19th century house (it comprises a dining room, small sitting
room, large sitting room, bedroom, attic bedroom and kitchen) as well as a Cycle
Display, a Vintage Car Museum and bakery. The National Trust operates the
property. For opening times and other information contact (03) 6331 9077
St Andrews Church
Directly opposite the Village Green and dominating the landscape is St Andrews
Anglican church which was built between 1836 and 1890 - the foundation stone was
laid in 1836, the nave was opened in 1842, the church was consecrated in 1851,
the tower was added in 1859 and the chancel was completed in 1890. The church is
noted for its fine carvings particularly 'The seven sisters' chancel screen.
They were all completed by Mrs. Ellen Nora Payne who was born and grew up in the
village. Next door to the church is an attractive two storey brick house which
was built in the 1840s and became the residence for Westbury Council clerks.
Fitzpatrick's Inn
Located at the southern end of town Fitzpatrick's Inn was opened in 1833 as the
Commercial Hotel. It was the first hotel in Westbury. In the 1890s it was
acquired by the Fitzpatrick family who renamed it Fitzpatrick's Hotel. It
remained in the family for a century and gained a reputation as a fine hotel. It
is recognised as a fine example of a Georgian Inn although it is worth noting
that the classical portico at the front was added in the early 1900s.
Dr Wood Surgery
Dr Woods Surgery, 3 Lonsdale Street, Westbury. This house was marked on an 1832
map as 'Surgeon'. In April 1832 The Garrison was a detachment of the 4th Foot
Regiment later the Royal Lancashire Regiment, the King's Own. Westbury was also
garrisoned in 1832 by the 63rd Regiment of Foot, later the 1st Battalion of the
Manchester Regiment, this is the regiment in which Captain Lonsdale served after
whom this road is named
Pearn's Steam World
Pearn's Steam World on the Bass Highway at Westbury (between the Village Green
turnoff and Fitzpatrick's Inn) has over 100 steam engines ranging from trains to
complex pieces of agricultural equipment. It is reputedly the largest collection
of steam engines in Australia.
Hagley
Located 7 km east of Westbury, Hagley has some particularly impressive buildings
including Hagley House (2km east of the town) which was built in 1826 by Captain
W.T. Lyttleton and St Mary's Anglican Church which has numerous connections with
Sir Richard Dry, the first Tasmanian-born Premier of the state. Sir Richard was
buried in the church grounds but later removed to a vault under the chancel. His
wife donated the church's fine eastern stained glass window.
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