This memorial of local well-loved teacher Kathleen Aiton takes its place at the entrance of the CWA Park on Banna Avenue, also known by locals as the Children’s Park. A quaint park to sit while watching children play or just sit and watch the world go by. The memorial takes the form of a drinking […]
When the Great War ended in 1918, many returning troops faced uncertainty and dangers of coming home to no work or a place to live. Soldier working camps were established in Griffith, where over 1000 ex-servicemen worked to clear virgin scrub and prepare the land to be granted as irrigation farms. The Soldier Settlers Memorial […]
While you take a stroll through Griffith’s tranquil Memorial Garden, stop by the Lions Club Centenary Wall. The wall features three pillars with over 200 historical photos embedded onto ceramic tiles depicting life in the Griffith area from the 1900s to 2017. The wall’s official unveiling in 2018 was to celebrate a significant milestone of […]
Situated in the beautiful gardens of Memorial Park, the cenotaph pays tribute to those whose lives were lost serving in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. Opened on 25 April 1940, the Griffith cenotaph was designed by architect Arthur Buckley Long. Standing 13.7m tall, the yellow-painted reinforced concrete structure is in the […]
Cornucopia – a symbol of abundance. That’s what this unusual stainless-steel sculpture that sits in the median strip in the top block of Banna Avenue represents. A gift from the Rotary Clubs of Griffith, Griffith East, Griffith Central, Yenda and A & G Industries Ltd to the citizens of Griffith and District on the occasion […]
Visit the Griffith City Council Chambers and see this elegant brass statue in the surrounding gardens. This graceful lady is a memorial to the pioneer women of the district for their loyalty, courage and integrity in developing the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. The memorial designed by Tom Bass, was erected by public subscription and unveiled by […]
Sitting at the top end of Banna Avenue, this stunning memorial is a tribute to Mrs Nancy Blumer, a local citizen who devoted her life to the people of Griffith. Mrs Blumer was responsible for forming the Girl Guides Association in Griffith, and later the CWA Younger set. When the World War II broke out, […]
Griffith acknowledges the contribution of horses – silent, hardworking partners of man. Just outside the Griffith City Council Chambers sits a rustic memorial acknowledging the contribution of the horse to the history of Griffith – an iron replica of a Bills Horse Trough. Horses were an integral tool in the construction of irrigation canals and […]
Limone Dining is a regional restaurant set in beautiful Griffith. Taking over five years to build using recycled materials collected over 30 years. The materials used in creating this amazing building have been brought to a new life while maintaining their rich history. The restaurant provides a unique menu based on the best seasonal and […]
Barnacle Bill is Australia’s cooked seafood specialist, capturing that tangy, unique flavor of fresh seafood. Whether you prefer it takeaway or dine in, Barnacle Bill offers seafood crumbed, battered or grilled.