Scone NSW don't bother going bthere with your RV

We are now staying in a little village called Cassilis where the Bowling Club has set up a camp site with about six powered sites and with new amenities.
Plus they have great meals on Friday nights. $10 per night 2 people powered. $50 for seven nights.
They want the RV tourist dollar too
PeterM (Qld)

I can r ember Albany western Australia 40 years ago it had lost whaling and wool they went for the tourist dollar some things changed

Saterday and Sundays were normal working days and many had days off during the week

Hyden they change and many other towns because people want value for the money they hand out

I get annoyed at some place they do nothing but expect you to stop and spend money.

Broom is a good example there was a storey on ABC country wide Broom had slowed down advertising and sort of let the promotion of the town drop and they are paying a huge price

some motels are forming alliances and paying for advertising

Broken Hill council have decided to make a huge change is there revenue by not relying on mining income and they are going to have to work hard to get there but they see that in the future mining will stop for ever they just won a case where perilya were over charged some thing like 6 million dollars if they had lost the case they would have been in serious trouble . the land value was incorrectly assessed at far too high it was reassessed at a lower rate and they mine wanted a refund they lost the case and the shire were lucky

G'day Peter

I have lived in Scone for 31 years and would have to agree with you.

Both caravan parks are very ordinary, with too many permenants, and to my knowledge there is not a dump site in Scone.

Most caravans etc park next to the railway station/mare and foal park, but only for a break then then on their way again..

Dunedoo is a nice place to stop as well Peter.

Hi allein m

Do you have any links to information about this win?

"Broken Hill council have decided to make a huge change is there revenue by not relying on mining income and they are going to have to work hard to get there but they see that in the future mining will stop for ever they just won a case where perilya were over charged some thing like 6 million dollars if they had lost the case they would have been in serious trouble . the land value was incorrectly assessed at far too high it was reassessed at a lower rate and they mine wanted a refund they lost the case and the shire were lucky."

Motherhen

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-23/months-more-to-wait-on-valuer-general-appeal/4838918/?site=brokenhill


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-05/land-rates-slashed-for-mining-company/4353148

there may be some more but you can follow the information from here

the most important is the shire went to court and after a appeal they won the case and do not have to pay the over payement

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-16/broken-hill-mines-revaluation-goes-back-to-court/4892266

Thanks AM :)

Full hyperlink for third item in case anyone else is interested in this off topic diversion

Broken Hill News

Mh

Have read posts, if minesites nearby, expect accommodation costs to rise.. try newman or pt hedland !
MG

We have stayed at Glenbawn a couple of times and had a good time ....camped at one of the "bush" type spots and the only downside is as said, driving up to the loos.....

Didn't really like the look of the van park there as it seemed a bit dated, but as that's not really our scene, it didn't matter..

As always, visiting out of busy times is the best way to get a nice peaceful camp right beside the water..

Tim I share your sentiment, but unfortunately we live in a society were it is ALL ABOUT ME.

A shame really

Phil.

Good morning Tim and Phil
Please read my original comment through again, then read my advice about the response from the new people at Lake Glenbawn.
We did NOT leave a free camp to go into Scone, Gundy at $12.50 per head is far from free. Lake Glenbawn at $21 per night unpowered and no drinking water is NOT cheap and not Free.
We spent a lot of money (for us) in Scone so their economy didn't suffer. The people at the Woolworths Service Station were extremly nice and helpfull too.
Please also read other peoples comments about Scone.
No it isn't all about me BUT it is all about telling it as I believe it is. I know that these days you can't always tell it the way it is for fear of offending some people, but so be it.
If you want to go somewhere where the locals know all about looking after travellers and having pride in their community go to Cassilis.
Stay safe and stay well
regards
PeterM