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Images- Meroogal Historic Houses Trust |
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Cnr West & Worrigee Streets , Nowra |
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1885–1886 |
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Victorian Carpenter Gothic |
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House |
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Meroogal, in the south coast town of Nowra, was built in 1885–1886. This delightful timber house, with its 'gothic' trimmings, is a charming testament to early days and early ways. Meroogal is a house that was greatly cherished by its owners. It was passed through the hands of four generations of women from the same family. The women led busy and fulfilled lives and their daily routines encompassed domestic chores and the pursuit of their own genteel interests and talents. Furniture, household objects, diaries, letters, scrapbooks, photographs and clothes allow a very personal insight into a more private world of the family. It is unusual for a house to be occupied by the same family for such a length of time, even in rural areas. Meroogal has survived to make its contribution to the study of our social history. Meroogal in Nowra is open for guided tours only on Saturdays and Sundays (and Thursdays and Fridays during January). The tours leave on the half hour. For groups, please contact the property to book a tour. Due to the fragility of the property, shoes must be removed before entering the house and paper sockettes are provided to place on your feet. Meroogal Cnr West & Worrigee Streets Nowra, NSW 2541 t. 02 4421 8150 f. 02 4421 2747 e. info[at]hht.net.au Opening Hours Open Saturday 1pm to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm During January Open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm Booked groups by arrangement. By guided tour only. Tours depart on the hour. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. Admission Prices Adult $8 Child/Concession $4 Family $17 |
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