Some of the pictures of Willowgate Hall in 2002
 
 
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Willowgate hall is a heritage listed building with a great history.
PAST
Was built in 1873 and the cultural centre of Scone. The front façade was added in 1888 for the centenary of the founding of the colony. It has a handsome stucco front of the Tuscan style. At one point the Hall held an extensive library of books, so it was here that the public held debating competitions plus a billiard room, for the gentlemen.
Some other interesting point are:
- Mark Twain the author of Huckllberry Finn delivered a lecture here in 1895.
- The first meeting of the Scone Municipal Council was also held on the 17th July 1888.
- Banjo Paterson preformed in the hall.
- The hall had many uses in the first world warit was used as a drill hall for the training of soldiers. In recent times it has held debutants balls, it was used as a dance academy / School of the Arts.
PRESENT
The Hall was bought in 2002 by Theresa and David Ward and now newly refurbished, it offers luxury accommodation to the discerning traveller. Willowgate Hall has been lovingly refurbished and offers five rooms, one suite with its own bathroom and sitting room, one room with ensuite and three with share bath room, all have queen size beds and are very comfortable.and are fully air conditioned
 
 
 
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Some Information about the history of scone can be found here: http://www.scone.communitytechnology.nsw.gov.au/about_ctc/
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