Royal Hotel in Yass
Bushranger Frank Gardiner was arrested in the bar at the Royal Hotel in Yass in 1854, it is believed to be the longest continually licensed hotel in Yass.
Bushranger Frank Gardiner was arrested in the bar at the Royal Hotel in Yass in 1854, it is believed to be the longest continually licensed hotel in Yass.
The Forbes Historical Museum has an award wining Ben Hall exhibition. Learn about the life of Ben Hall and his time in Forbes and the district. Many of the staff at the Museum are descendants of people who loved through the time of Ben Hall, and they share local stories about the man who charmed […]
The Forbes Visitor Information Centre is located in the historic Railway building, on Union Street. A group of passionate volunteers run the centre and offer a diverse range of home-crafted artisan products including cooking, baking and clothing. A perfect destination to meet some locals and pick up quintessential Forbes souvenirs. A statue of Ben Hall […]
The Forbes Court House is located in the historic precinct of Forbes. The building has seen many colourful characters pass through since its opening in 1880.
Located at the Forbes Cemetery, Ben Hall’s grave has long been looked after by Forbes’ residents descended from friends of the bushranger.
One of the few images of Ben Hall. Taken in his mid-twenties.