b'CULTURE Walking the pastof these structures remain as features of our growing city, discussed on this talk.THE FOUNDATIONS OF PARRAMATTA WALKThis is an easy walk around the historic core of Parramatta. Discover Aboriginal scar trees, Governor Phillips redoubt (fort), foundations of the original Government Farm, archaeological remains of Governor Macquaries first hospital, the oldest building in the CBD, archaeological remains of convict huts and the Wheatsheath Hotel, the oldest stone bridge in Australia and foundations of Old Government House.HANDFUL OF HERITAGE most significant buildings and heritage sitesTHOMAS HOBBES SCOTT TALKThisabridgedwalkingtourfocusesonthefrom colonial NSW, including Old GovernmentA one-time resident of Hambledon Cottage, highlightsofParramattasrichculturalandHouseandDomain,theParramattaFemaleThomas Hobbes Scott is an important but not heritageofferings.ItintroducesthehiddenFactory,theGovernmentFarmParramattaoften mentioned figure in Australian colonial gemsandinterestingstoriesofParramattassite, Lennox Bridge and Old Kings School.history. Hear about his early life, his friendship CBD, revealing how it played an important part inPUBS OF PARRAMATTA WALK with John Macarthur, his role in preparing the Australias formation. This tour is aimed at thoseWander through Parramatta CBD to discoverBigge Report, his appointment as the Anglican pressed for time, as well as families with childrenlocationsandtohearstoriesbehind12ofArchdeacon of NSW, his alignment with the over seven years of age. Bookings are essential. NSWs earliest hotels. Learn where the citysExclusives in the first Legislative Council, and FEISTYFEMALESOFPARRAMATTAfirstbeerwassold,whichpothousewashis role in establishing the Anglican Church in HERITAGE SAFARI visitedbyCharlesDarwin,howStJohnsWestern Australia. CelebrateParramattasunsungheroinesonChurch is connected to the Strong Man Inn,EMANCIPISTS AND EXCLUSIVESthis relaxed coach tour visiting a wide rangewhat a Multum in Parvo might be, and whySpendaneveningdiscussingthepolitics ofParramattassignificantheritagesites,the death of Lady Mary Fitzroy caused havocof the early settlers in the NSW colony. By including the Female Orphan School, Elizabethat the Tattersalls Pub. listeningandquestioningthepersonalities FarmandWorldHeritage-listedParramattaTHE HISTORY OF PARRAMATTA CHURCHES present, hear the difference in views held by Park.Uncover the intriguing and surprisingChurchservicesinParramattainthethose known as Exclusives and Emancipists. stories of our colonial women and discover theearlydaysofthecolonywereheldunderMeetMrsMacarthur,SamuelMarsden, lasting impacts they have had on the city.theshadeofspreadingtreesorinsheds.Francis Greenway, Mrs Macquarie, Mary the FROM SAWBONES TO SPECIALISTS Eventually churches were built by the variousMaid, and James Macarthur, and afterwards denominations for their services. Today manymingle with other guests to discuss the merits Time-travel through the evolution of Australianof the views expressed.medicine,fromcolonialtimeswhenthe convict hospital caused more illness than it curedtothecutting-edgetreatmentsof today.Discoverhowadvancesinscientific and medical knowledge have influenced the treatment of patients since pre-settlement and early colonial times until now.GOVERNOR PHILLIP WALK Join Governor Arthur Phillip as he retraces his footsteps along the banks of the Parramatta River 231 years ago. Walk past some of the URBANDRIVER27'