Hartley has been well in the News of late. If anyone deserves the front Page of the Lithgow Mercury, it’s Ian Campbell. The following article was published in the 11th June edition of the Mercury, written by Len Ashworth. WHEN around 40 volunteer members of the district’s bushfire…
So much has happened over the past couple of weeks in Hartley. Things have really been buzzing – in the school, the village and in the air! What a celebration! The HDPA’s 1813 Committee has created an amazing line up of events of their own, (see the Hartley…
We’re keeping our fingers crossed for fine weather on Saturday 1st June – a big day for the Valley. The Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, AC CVO has three official duties to perform in the Valley that day. Firstly, Her Excellency will perform the official opening…
Blaxland and Daughter was founded in February 2012 by Wendy Blaxland and her daughter Jessica Blaxland Ashby to bring exciting new theatre to audiences of all ages. Wendy and Jessica have already worked together in the theatre for over 10 years, primarily at Marian Street Theatre for Young People…
From the Lithgow Mercury – Article by Troy Walsh, 18th May 2013 SHORTLY after reaching the Hartley Valley in 1813 the explorers Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth turned around and headed for home, having crossed the great divide. It will be a different story for the horses, their handlers…
