Bathurst Now and Then (ABC Open)

Ford 1 - 2 Finish Bathurst

Oxford Hotel, Bathurst NSW

1-2 Finish. Pit Straight, Mount Panorama, Bathurst.  One of the most famous Wins at Bathurst was in 1977 when Alan Moffat & Colin Bond made that special 1-2 Finish across the line in their Ford XC Falcon Hardtop's.  Original Photo taken in 1977 by Ray Price.  Courtesy of National Motor Racing Museum

Tipping Garage Service Station

Brown Family Cottage, Bathurst NSW

Oxford Hotel. Located on the corner of William and Piper Streets, The Oxford Hotel was built in the mid 1800's much as changed since the hotel was built. One of the top venues in Bathurst to visit.  Taken approximately in 1919.  Original photo by Albert E. Gregory 1856 - 1940. Courtesy of Bathurst City Library and Bathurst and District Historical Society.

Tipping Garage Service Station.  Was originally located here at 175 George Street Bathurst. The buildings still remain but the business is long gone.  Original photo was taken around 1919, by Albert E. Gregory 1856 - 1940 photographer.  Courtesy of Bathurst City Library and Bathurst and District Historical Society (LHP5231)

Brown Family Cottage, Bathurst NSW.  Can still be found at 194 Peel Street. The original facade has been rendered, the concrete footpath is now grass and the curb has been replaced.  Original photo taken approximately in 1919 by Albert E. Gregory 1856 - 1940. Courtesy of Bathurst City Library and Bathurst and District Historical Society (LHP4196).








Luke from ABC Open sent a brief to myself and Lyn to take photos around Bathurst for the ABC Open Now and Then Series 2.  These are my photos.  I set up my tripod on a pedestrian island to get the angle of the Oxford Hotel as close as I could.