The annual Alice Springs Telegraph Station free Open Day and Markets is on this Sunday, 20 May from 9:30am to 1pm.
The Department of Tourism and Culture ’s Parks, Wildlife and Heritage division invite the community and visitors to enjoy the ambience of this historic location and enjoy local market stalls, food vendors and entertainment.
Parks and Wildlife Senior Ranger Shirley Butler said the event aims to bring the community together and to celebrate the history of the Old Telegraph Station.
“The Telegraph Station Open Day and Markets is a wonderful day to get together with friends and family,” said Ms Butler.
“Guests can enjoy a walk among the heritage listed buildings while enjoying music from the Alice Springs Town Band and Sing Australia, browse the fabulous collection of Alice Springs made crafts and homewares while enjoying great food from various cuisines and cultures.”
Visitors can send telegrams by Morse code to family and friends with the Morsecodian Fraternity members on site at the old Post Office – all for a gold coin donation.
For the families and younger ones join Parks and Wildlife Community Engagement Ranger Jennifer in old fashioned children’s games with family friendly games on offer.
Why not make a day of the event and cycle to the Telegraph Station. Parking is available at Arunga Park Speedway, with a free shuttle bus to the Telegraph Station. Voluntary donation to Rotary.
Market stalls at the Open Day include:
Food:
Mr Nippy’s Ice-cream
Desierto Mexicano: Mexican fries and nachos
Glitter Crystal: Fairy Floss, Face painting and balloons
Pinoy Corner: Asian cuisine
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College (OLSH); Tea, Cake and Scones.
Dorita Empanadas; Argentinean style pastries
Country Women’s Association; Jam making demonstration and jam for sale
Trail Station; Coffee and a variety of food
Community:
Lions
Land for Wildlife – Information
Northern Territory Ranger Association; Information and Drinks
Alice Springs Library
Alice Springs Australian Plant Society
Northern Territory Labour Party
Rough Riders, mountain biking
School of the Air
Nimble Thimbles, quilts
Craft and Homewares:
Sugar and Spice; Baby Clothes and accessories
Phoenix Trading; handmade greeting cards, stationery and wrapping paper
Lime Books; Second hand books
Book bands; Flexible book bands
Cojo Lush: Soy was candles
Ninox Photography
Handmade Gifts from Lisa Blain
Cpcleaning; Handmade wall art and gifts
Activities:
St Johns Ambulance
Sing Australia; Singing Australian Songs
Alice Springs Town Band
Morsecodian Fraternity old Post Office; Visit volunteers and send a telegram via morse code to family and friends
Lutheran Church display
Old Fashioned Children’s Games with Ranger Jennifer
Town Crier by Meredith Campbell
Rex’s Reptile House
Douglas Draeger 1920’s Miner
Damper demonstration Telegraph Station barracks kitchen
Arltunga goldmining display
Guests can join the Open Day and Market event on Facebook at the
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife page for updates and automatic reminders
closer to the day. The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Open Day and Markets runs from 9.30am-1.00pm
this Sunday, 20 May 2018. For more information please email ASTS.Openday2017@nt.gov.au or call 8952 1013.
Media contact - Department of Tourism and Culture – 0428 052 647
