Morpeth Bicentenary 2022 event program

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19 & 20 NOVEMBER PROGRAM
2 CONTENTS COMMEMORATING 200 YEARS 3 THE ARNOTT’S GROUP 4 BICENTENARY PROJECTS 5 OFFICIAL CEREMONY 6 WEEKEND PORGRAM 7 EVENT MAP 8 SATURDAY NIGHT PROGRAM 10 BRIDGE OPEN DAY 11 SATURDAY MUSIC 12 SUNDAY MUSIC 13

COMMEMORATING 200 YEARS

The township of Morpeth, originally known by its Aboriginal name ‘Illalaung’ and the traditional land of the Wonnarua people, will commemorate the bicentenary of its founding by Lieutenant Edward Charles Close on 19 and 20 November 2022.

To commemorate the occasion there is a large program of activities planned for the weekend, including street activations, activities hosted by local businesses and the community, Morpeth Bridge open day, live music, and much more!

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THE ARNOTT’S GROUP

The Arnott’s Group history in many ways encapsulates the changing fortunes of Australia. From colonial days, through World War I, the Great Depression, World War II and post war reconstruction and immigration, to modern-day Australia.

From a biscuit making business in a small town, to one of Australia’s most loved and recognised brands, gracing the shelves of supermarkets around the world. Our history began in Morpeth in the 1850s. And our future is brighter for it.

The Arnott’s Group is proud to be a community sponsor of Morpeth’s Bicentenary celebrations.

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BICENTENARY PROJECTS

Maitland City Council adopted three Bicentenary infrastructure projects, which will leave legacy pieces of community infrastructure to commemorate 200 years of Morpeth. The projects include a riverside shared pathway, the Steamer Street shared pathway, and the architectural lighting of Morpeth Bridge.

Since adoption, the Steamer Street shared pathway has been completed, with seating and interpretive signage still to come. Construction will soon begin on the riverside shared pathway and Morpeth Bridge lighting is in place, operating under a regular or special occasion light program.

Alongside these projects, Council will be supporting a range of grant funded community projects and activities and more.

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6 OFFICIAL CEREMONY SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 10.00am Ceremony begins 10.00am Acknowledgment of Country 10.05am Town Crier welcome 10.10am A message from Mayor Philip Penfold 10.20am A message from Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison MP 10.25am Special Presentation from Arnott’sAllison Arnott 10.30am Winner of It Must be Morpeth Photography Competition - Lisa Simmonds-Webb 10.35am Hometown Morpeth - Dick Martin 10.45am Plaque unveiling 11.00am Official morning tea (invitation only)

GREEN STREET

Slow Food Earth Market and Cooking and Planting Workshops (SUN)

CLOSEBOURNE HOUSE (SAT ONLY)

Resident Fair: Display of vintage cars, petting zoo and the ground floor of Closebourne House, Edward Close’s estate will be open to the public with a photographic display to highlight the history of the site.

SWAN STREET

Historic Sketches with Graham Davidson

Heritage walking tour

Children’s drawing classes with Graham Davidson (SUN)

Live Sketching with Graham Davidson (SAT)

Maitland Classic Motor Assoc car display (SUN)

Classic Holden car display (SAT)

Veteran Car Club display (SAT)

Hunter River Dragon Boats

Horse carriage rides

Carriage and colonial craft display

Interactive vintage games

Penny Farthing display and rides

Kids craft activities

Morpeth Public School P&C display and lemonade stand

Morpeth Fire Station open day

Face Painting

Morpeth ‘Then and Now’ interpretation boards

Antique valuations with Alex Renwick

Arnott’s blind biscuit tasting with East Maitland Lions Club

Morpeth Bridge drawing classes with Graham Davidson (SUN)

Drawing classes with Graham Davidson (SAT)

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WEEKEND PROGRAM
8 Tank St Green St Antique Valuations Vintage Games Fireworks and Laser Show (SAT) Dragon Boat Market Stall Busking Penny Farthing Demonstrations Slow Food Earth Markets Kids Cooking Class Morpeth Eateries Live Historic Sketching Food Trucks (SAT NIGHT) Live Music and Performances Car Display Firehouse Open Day Heritage Walking Tour Meeting Point
9 Swan St Close St Northumberland St Berkley St Horse Carriage Pick up/drop off zone Museum Open Day Carriage and Colonial Craft Display High Tea Arnott’s Blind Biscuit Tasting Face Painting Kids Craft Morpeth Public School P&C Activities Drawing Classes with Graham Davidson Toilets First Aid St James Anglican ChurchOpen Day Folk Dance (SUN) Fashion Parade (SUN)
10 SATURDAY NIGHT PROGRAM QUEENS WHARF Klub Kongo & The Piranha Tamers 5.00pm Glovers Lane 6.00pm Slapjack 7.00pm Sempill Street Band 8.00pm Fireworks and Laser Show 8.50pm Queens Wharf will come to life with a range of family friendly activities. The evening will include live entertainment, food trucks and more leading up to a spectacular fireworks and laser display. FOOD TRUCKS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Hot N Tasty Baked Potatoes Bonjani Woodfired Pizza Southern Smoke The Crafty Pit Crepe Lovers Emmy’s Gourmet Gozleme Street Boss Food Truck Aurabelle Coffee Soft Serve Hunter The German Grill Haus

BRIDGE OPEN DAY

The Morpeth Bridge will temporarily open to pedestrians who can get a unique vantage point of the river and township from the deck of the 1898 Timber Truss bridge. Grab take away from one of the local Morpeth Eateries and enjoy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea from the beautiful Morpeth Bridge.

MORPETH EATERY SPECIALS

• Arriscar Cafe: Grab and go Grazing Boxes and Scone Boxes

• The Commerical Hotel: Salt and pepper squid with chilli mayo and chicken caesar wrap with chips

• Common Ground Cafe: Picnic box for $25.00, antipasto box for $25.00 or sweets box for $15.00

• Morpeth Deli: Take away sliders boxes, sandwich boxes and deli platters.

• Morpeth Woodfired Pizza: With any two gourmet size pizzas receive two free cans of soft drinks.

• Morpeth Indian Delicacies: With any two curries receive a free regular plain rice.

• Morpeth Sourdough Bakehouse: Take away sourdough bread, sourdough sweet and savoury pastries, sausage rolls, veggie rolls, sourdough hot dogs and Portuguese tarts.

• Savannah’s on Swan: Takeaway BBQ bratwurst

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SATURDAY MUSIC AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Official ceremony 10.00am - 11.00am Morpeth Public School dance and choir 11.00am - 12.00pm Psycho Zydeco 12.00pm - 1.45pm Julian James 2.00pm - 3.45pm
MAIN STAGE - CORNER OF SWAN AND BERKLEY Novatones 10.00am - 11.45am Poetry Reading 12.00pm - 12.45pm Huckleberry 1.00pm - 2.45pm ILLALAUNG PARK City of Maitland Pipes and Drums 10.00am - 10.50am John Millburn 11.15am - 1.00pm Meagan Jane 1.15pm - 3.00pm CORNER OF TANK AND SWAN STREET
13 O’Dear It’s O’Dea 10.00am - 11.00am AMCAT Fashion Parade 11.00am - 12.00pm O’Dear It’s O’Dea 12.00pm - 12.45pm Maitland City Brass Band 12.45pm - 1.35pm Newcastle Hunter Valley Folk Club 2.00pm - 4.00pm MAIN STAGE - CORNER OF SWAN AND BERKLEY Rehab Brass Band 10.15am - 11.45am Bridget Harper 12.00pm - 1.45pm Kingsley James 2.00pm - 3.45pm ILLALAUNG PARK John O’Reilly 10.15am - 12.00pm Novatones 12.15pm - 2.00pm Piper Butcher 2.15pm - 4.00pm CORNER OF TANK AND SWAN STREET SUNDAY MUSIC AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
YOU FOR ATTENDING THE MORPETH BICENTENARY 19 & 20 NOVEMBER 2022
THANK

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