1. Old Bank Building
Former Bank of New South Wales. This building was constructed in 1915. It subsequently became a branch of the Westpac Bank, which vacated the building in 2016 and now accommodates the Dunedoo branch of the Macquarie Regional Library, the local radio station, meeting rooms and the Dunedoo Museum.
2. A. Z. Building
Albert Zimmerli of Dunedoo, grazier, owned various investment properties in Dunedoo. Constructed in 1925 the building and part of the land was variously leased as a chemist, butchery and newsagents during the 1920s and 30s. The White Rose Café, constructed later, was run by Constantine Butsikakes from 1933 until 1950.
3. Regal Theatre (former)
The former Regal Theatre was opened on Thursday, 7th October 1937. In attendance was Mr. H. Glen, a representative from M.G.M. The gala opening by Councillor S. Yeo was attended by a very large crowd. It held its licence as a theatre until 1970.
4. Dunedoo Post Office
The Dunedoo Post Office began as a non-official Receiving Office, called 'Bolaro' on 1st November 1876, with John McCubbin in charge, at an allowance of £5 per annum. The name of the office was changed from Bolaro to Dunedoo on 15th November 1909. Two months earlier it had been moved to allow for the construction of the railway line. Tenders were called for a new post office, residence and outbuildings at Dunedoo in June 1924. The building is a good example of the Interwar Stripped Classical style.
5. Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel was opened in 1911, the first licensee was F. Burkinshaw. It burnt down in 1935 along with the adjoining shops and was subsequently rebuilt. The fire was considered the most disastrous fire in the whole history of Dunedoo and caused an estimated 15,000 pounds of damage. The hotel closed in 2008 and now functions as a bed and breakfast.
6. Grain Silo
The Dunedoo wheat silos were completed in 1936 by the engineering firm Horan & Crossan. At the time they were described as ‘like a medieval castle with its round grey towers massive and dignified.’ Each silo cost £10,000 to build. The side of the silos were painted by artist Peter Mortimore in 2020 and depict Winx, a retired thoroughbred racehorse, her rider Hugh Bowman, who was born in Dunedoo, and trainer Chris Waller.
7. Sullivans Building
The Sullivans building is constructed on land originally purchased by Charles Craft in 1912. Charles was a store keeper from Cobborah who relocated to Dunedoo when the railway bypassed Cobborah. The current building replaced the earlier building in the 1930s. The building came in to the ownership of T. P. Sullivan, stock and station agent in 1961 after having leased it from 1955.
8. The Chambers
Charles Craft built a number of buildings in Dunedoo to capitalise on the opening of the railway line in 1910. The building, formerly known as Craft’s Chambers, was constructed in 1915 with the ground floor shops occupied by George Turvey, chemist and Mr. Max Dubois, tailor and the first floor offices occupied by the “Dunedoo Chronicle” and Mr. O’Halloran, solicitor. Now a private residence.
9. California Bungalow
The dwelling at No. 38 Cobborah Street is a delightful example of the California Bungalow style. This style of dwelling was a popular import from America during the interwar years in the early Twentieth Century. Located to the rear of the dwelling is the former Dunedoo power house which operated from 1936 until 1956. Private residence.
10. CWA Hall
The CWA in Dunedoo came into being in 1927 with the CWA Hall constructed in 1930. A rest room and library were added in 1937 and a room designed to be used by Visiting Clinic sisters was completed in 1947. Now a private residence.
11. Dunedoo War Memorial Swimming Pool
The Dunedoo War Memorial Swimming Pool was unveiled in 1963 with funds raised by the community to commemorate those who have served in the various conflicts around the world.
12. Dunedoo Courthouse
The official opening of the courthouse occurred on February 8th, 1928. The Hon. J. R. Lee, Minister for Justice and Mr. W. F. Dunn, member for Mudgee were in attendance. The building is a modest example of an Interwar period Classical Revival style courthouse. The building now functions as a part-time government office.
13. Federation Period Dwelling
It is believed this Federation period and style dwelling was built by Alf Garling between 1908 and 1912. Later owners include Francis Loneragan, Ronald Conliffe, Herbert Milling and Ann Bowman. The shed in the rear yard, on the Wallaroo Street side is said to have housed an electrical generator for Loneragan’s store. Private residence.
14. Hotel Dunedoo
William Wish Aiken was granted a licence for the hotel in 1914, which was opened on the 14th November of that year. Great interest was shown of the proceedings where a large number of townspeople promenaded up and down the street and the Dunedoo Brass Band in attendance.
15. War Memorial in O. L. Milling Park
An important memorial to one of the two country based recruiting marches for WW1: the Kookaburra March of 1916. Also, important memorials to local servicemen for other war-time conflicts are housed on a brick memorial structure erected in 1988.
16. Dunedoo Railway Station
The railway in Dunedoo was officially opened on 26th November 1910, which gave great impetus to the development of the town. It is a good example of a single line station complex that has remained relatively intact. Currently houses a railway display in the waiting room and the line is still in use from Cobar to Newcastle with ore products.
17. River Walk and Scar Trees
800m Landcare walk along the Talbragar River with River Red Gums/ White Box trees showing signs of being deliberately scarred by the Wiradjuri people through the removal of bark or wood for a variety of tasks including for the creation of shelter, canoes, weapons, containers and other artefacts. Little information is available on the age, origin or interpretation of these trees.
18. Dunedoo Jubilee Memorial Hall
The Jubilee Hall was opened on the 27th March 1957. Money raised to erect the hall was driven by the Jubilee Hall committee, chaired by O. L. Milling. The plans were prepared by the architect Mr. M. Morgan.
19. Dunedoo Presbyterian Church
St David's was officially opened and dedicated on 10th May, 1924. The designer and contractor was Mr. M. H. Bennett. On its opening the building was described as ‘an ornament to the town … a well-proportioned brick edifice, which has seating accommodation for approximately two hundred people.’
20. St Michael’s Catholic Primary School (former church and convent)
The Bishop of Bathurst, Dr. Dunn laid the foundation stone for the Catholic Church in October, 1911. The small church is now used as a function room and theatre for the St. Michael’s Catholic primary school next door.