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50km. north of Mount Gambier is the oldest town in the south-east and the visitor
interested in heritage will be delighted by the many original cottages (1850¹s)
which can be seen.
Yallum Park mansion, west of Penola, was built in 1880 by pioneer settler John Riddoch, who is remembered in many ways in Penola. Petticoat Lane and Wilson St. contain many old buildings and a visit to the interpretive Centre will give an insight into the history of the town. The Information Centre in Arthur St, has pamphlets and brochures to ensure you get the most out of your visit In recent times the town has gained international recognition as the workplace and one-time home of Mother Mary MacKillop, beatified by the Pope in January 1995 and nominated for sanctity as Australia's first saint. Mother Mary founded the Sisters of St. Joseph here in the 1860's and the order is now spread throughout the world. There are many buildings and places where she worked and lived still existing around the town and brochures on her life and work are available. PLACES OF INTEREST: ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: 
USE ACCOMMODATION SEARCH INFORMATION CENTRE: Penola Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre John Riddoch Centre, 27 Arthur St. Penola SA 5277 Ph: 08 8737 2855. HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Riddoch Hwy. Off the Dukes Hwy at Keith or Princes Hwy at Mt Gambier or Millicent. |
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