NATIONAL TRUST Northern Territory

 

    GOYDER’S DAY

A re-enactment to commemorate the arrival of the Surveyor General G.W. Goyder in Darwin on 5th February 1869.

Surveyor General George Woodroffe Goyder arrived in Port Darwin on the 5th February 1869. His ship, Moonta, dropped anchor in the harbour that afternoon and Goyder, with a small select party of men, rowed ashore to explore the land. The Northern Territory Survey Expedition had arrived in the Top End.

Goyder’s Northern Territory Expedition 1868-1870

 George W. Goyder 1826-1898                   

Saturday 5th February 2011

4:30pm on the waterside of The Deck Chair Theatre

 Sausage sizzle, corned (bully) beef sangers, damper & golden syrup,

soft drinks & Bar.

Music by the Moonta Revellers

Visit the National Trust Tent to discover an old age remedy for what ails you and enter our quiz.

Buy a raffle ticket and win a hand held GPS and never lose your treasures again.

 

Help us promote and safeguard our heritage.

 

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