Grenfell is an historic goldmining town located 372 km west of Sydney, 213 km from Canberra and 384 metres above sea-level. It sits on the western plains, surrounded by canola fields and cattle and sheep farms.

Originally called Emu Creek, Grenfell was formally proclaimed on 1st January 1867 after then Gold Commissioner, John Granville Grenfell. who was tragically shot by bushrangers in 1866.

The poet and short story writer, Henry Lawson, was born on the nearby goldfields at Emu Creek. ... (more)