13-15 October 2023
William Henry Walsh Esquire, was born in 1823 Berkshire, England. Oxford educated, he arrived in Australia aged twenty-three and set up Degilbo Station. He was the first European to settle in our district after the explorers. Squatter, pastoralist and controversial politician, Walsh died in Toowoong Brisbane 1888.
Experience the bounty of Biggenden and district by honouring the hard work, tenacity and vision of all the early settlers.
Immerse yourself in the history of the era - wear your best period attire and embody the spirit of the pioneering Australians of the 1800s.
Daily Events
Friday, 13 October
To purchase your own copy of the Book "Wall of Fame and Pioneer Walk"-Download our Booking Forms
7pm
Book launch of "Wall of Fame and Pioneer Walk". Wine & Cheese and raffles at Degilbo Hall. Cash only for book purchases.
RSVP by the 6 October
Saturday, 14 October
Morning
Guided Climb of Mt Walsh
Duration 5 hours.
With Martin Bettridge from Bundaberg Bushwalking Club.
This is a hard walk involving a steep climb and rock scrambling to 704 metres altitude.
8am
Biggenden Markets
Museum open
9am to 12pm
Entry to museum $5
Walk up Edward Street all the way to the Museum.
Market Stalls Bookings
Robyn at 0448 902 115
Jane 0439 871 935
11am - 3pm
Bus Tour
BYO Lunch
This tour will involve a guided history of the district via Coalstoun Lakes, Didcot, Dallarnil to Woowoonga Hall. Return to Biggenden by 3pm.
Please bring your own lunch and cup for tea/coffee.
Meet at Beiers Park.
Private cars can follow and will be given a booklet of information and directions.
6pm - 10pm
Theatre Restaurant
Biggenden Memorial Hall
Come dressed in old time fashion and immerse yourself in a range of activities:
Photo booth
Lucky door
Skits
Fashion parade
Sing-a-long
Music by Treble Clef; Twosome; and
IrisDreamPiano
Poetry
Pioneer meal
RSVP before the 1st October
Sunday, 15 October
9AM - 12PM
Delicious Morning tea at the Biggenden Museum.
Entry $5 per person
