Barton Highway Upgrade – Dellwood, Walleroo

Last week the Barton Highway Upgrade Alliance project shared information about its treatment of historical artifacts. The “Dellwood” homestead, Walleroo is one of the historical sites impacted by the upgrade, and key items such as a century old tanning pit used to dye leather for footwear, timber slats and other items of heritage significance have now been relocated.

Senator for New South Wales Perin Davey said, “A number of these important local heritage items were donated to the Hall School Museum, including the tanning pit built by the Morris family at the Dellwood property for their boot making business.”

“The concrete pit was carefully moved to the Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre, while the timber slats have been safely stored away and will be reused for an upcoming project that the Museum has in planning.”

State Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said it was great to see the preservation of items from Dellwood so that future generations can appreciate them. Dellwood was the home of William (Billy) Morris who operated the Hall Bootmakers shop in the village.

• Topics:

• Public Works
• History