BEAUFORT
Beaufort is small highway town that is
encountered on the Ballarat to Adelaide Hgy. A really nice town this
is with a number of great attributes. Wide streets, strong heritage
values, plus really friendly people determine a stopover is a must.The
town takes its name either from Rear-Admiral Francis Beaufort or a
Welsh village in Monmouthshire.

Thomas Mitchell
passed through the district on his expedition of 1836. Early settlers
in the area were the Kirkland Brothers and a Mr. Hamilton; the latter
took up Trawalla Station in 1838.
Gold was
discovered in 1852, with another gold rush from 1854 at nearby Fiery
Creek. The Fiery Creek diggings supported four townships — Beaufort,
Yam Holes Creek, View Point and Southern Cross — during the 1850s.
Beaufort has
quite a number old and heritage potential buildings.      
The Beaufort
Anglican and Baptist
churches are 100 plus buildings, the Catholic
and United
are like wise old but undated.
Both the Hotels
in Beaufort are over 100 years old. The Golden Age
is approaching 150 years old. Be sure to check out the old town photos
at the Golden Age
  
These are both
friendly pubs with character are worth visiting.
The Beaufort War
Memorial is located on the park on the western fringe of the town.  
When visiting
Beaufort allow plenty of time or consider a stopover. A visit to the
pubs should determine the extended stay.
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