MICK Gentleman has launched self-drive heritage tracks for Woden and Tuggeranong.
“As the representative for Brindabella, I am particularly pleased to see the south side receive its fair share of heritage interpretive signage. There are so many layers of history here and the panels tell some great stories,” Mick said.
Thirteen interpretive panels placed along each heritage track reveal stories from prehistory, Aboriginal, pastoral and urban development.
The Woden and Tuggeranong Heritage Tracks bring the Canberra Tracks network of interpretive signs to eight. Other routes take in Gungahlin, Belconnen, cemeteries and lookouts.
“One of the predominant themes for the valley is the Commonwealth’s Soldier Settlement Scheme introduced after World War I. Returned servicemen worked hard to carve out a life here and whilst some old conifers may be the only remaining physical evidence of the farms, these signs tell the stories of places like Yarra Glen, Melrose, Cooleman, Yamba and Illoura.
“Signs on the tracks tell the story of a working farm, a church, a schoolhouse, a geological site, sites of Aboriginal cultural significance and revolutionary developments like Swinger Hill and Callam Offices.
“I for one had no idea that in my backyard squadrons were flying over practising their targeting of bomb drops during World War II,” Minister Gentleman concluded.
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