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Through the annual work program (May to July) we give updates on what’s happening at Farina nearly every day on Facebook. You can click here to see us on Facebook.
by Mark Roberts | What's new
The Standard Gauge Railway came to Farina in 1957, and with it many changes to the layout of the railway precinct at Farina. We’ve recently been able to access plans of the Standard Gauge line from the SA State Archives. We’ve uploaded the plans in high...
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Exciting news. The new Goods Shed, being built on the site of the original Narrow Guage Goods Shed, has all necessary building permits and approvals and is being fabricated ready for erection in May. Volunteer Project Manager Steve Harding along with FRG President...
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We’ve been making progress getting the shed in place this year for the locomotive, NSU62. We now have planning permission from Plan SA and have placed the build order with the manufacturer of the shed. We’re aiming to have the shed erected on-site this...
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As the Big Red Bash won’t be held in 2025, you might like to consider going to the Birdsville Social Club Inc. Camp Draft and Rodeo. If you’re coming up from SA then drop in at Farina to have a look around and sample the wares from the Underground...
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A few weeks back we reported that a group of volunteers from the Toyota Landcruiser Club of South Australia and the Outback Communities Authority had started a project to replace the now old and faded signs on the old railway trolleys along the route of the Old Ghan....
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Save the date – The Farina Restoration Group bi-annual conference for members will be held at the Southgate Motel Conference Room in Mt Gambier on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March 2025. Further details will be sent out to members in early 2025.
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Farina has been featured on the ABC News, covering the visit earlier this year of Pyney from Pyney’s Pie Reviews. Read all about it here
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All good things must come to an end. The Farina Restoration Group will be finishing its 2024 work programme tomorrow, Sunday 21st July 2024 at 4pm. We’re packing away our restoration tools and equipment, and will be closing the Cafe and Bakery, and of course the...
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Mauri Australia have been a major sponsor of the Farina Restoration Group for more than 5 years. Kerry, our head baker, is shown here holding a couple of bags of flour from Mauri. Over our work season we use several tonnes of baking flour. Regular watches will notice...
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The one legged baker has been hopping up and down the bakery steps just waiting for you to visit the most remote underground bakery in Australia and sample our delicious bakery food. Until we close on the 21st July 2024, you can phone or text your order to the bakery...
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Bakery will reopen tomorrow morning, Monday 8th July 2024 from 8am. We’ve had a total of 40mm of rain, this photo being taken this morning around 8am showing the entrance to the campground. The water has mostly receded and the unpaved road into Farina from the...
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The Farina Restoration Group are disappointed to announce that we have to closed the Farina site, Cafe and Bakery tomorrow, Sunday 8th July 2024. There has been more than 10mm of rain today, and more expected overnight and tomorrow. The unpaved road into Farina from...
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In these three photos you can see the progress of part of the restoration works on the Farina Railway Gangers Cottage. The first photo was taken on the 10th June, second on the 13th June and the final photo on the 18th June 2024. Whilst we’re not attempting to...
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Kerry, Farina’s head baker, served three intrepid travellers today at Farina who had travelled all the way from Melbourne non-stop. Ivy, Stephanie and Etelka made a 19hr, 1350km trip from Melbourne to Farina on the first day of their trip west across the...
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We’re in full swing for the 2024 season at Farina and the volunteers are busy around the site working on the restoration of buildings, as well as operating the most remote underground bakery in Australia. For daily updates during our work programme follow us on...
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Yesterday several of our Volunteers along with Farina Station owner Kevin spent some time cleanup up old fence wire and touring the station. The fence wire was left when the old Mulga fence posts were removed to be used to fuel the most remote underground oven in...
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How far did you travel to get sum delicious food from the most remote underground bakery in Australia? Well Danielle and her partner travelled all the way from Coober Pedy via William Creek and Maree, a round trip of around 860km. She’s pictured here in the...
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“Ghost Town Cricket” – The Outback Premiere Join us at the Pattersons house after the cricket match for an exclusive screening of Ghost Town Cricket. Shot over the last 2 years, this short documentary is a heartfelt celebration of Farina –...
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Kerry, our head baker, was hard at work with another seven volunteers from 4am morning, baking our tasty Heavy Fruit Loaf in the most remote Underground Oven in Australia. Our fruit loaf contains in excess of 500g of fruit from sourced from the Mildura Fruit Company....
