Wednesday, 16thJune 2021 Hillston Once occupied by the Wiradjuri peoples, the first permanent European presence arrived in the area in 1848. Wheat farming then commenced in 1895. Today, the main industries revolve around grain, cotton, citrus and vegetables – all using irrigation from the Lachlan River and underground water sources. The town has a beautiful main street, but sadly we saw quite a few empty shops. The old saleyards stand rather neglected, so we can only assume livestock is penned and sold further afield. Our free camp for 2 nights is located next to the Lachlan River. The morning cloud cover soon disappeared leaving a beautiful blue sky and just a gentle breeze blowing through the gumtrees. This morning we did a bit of grocery shopping before having a lovely cuppa and some entertaining conversation with
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