North West News

Tamworth Powerstation Museum celebrates 136 years of ‘City of Lights’

Nov 09, 2024

136 years ago today, Tamworth became the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to switch on electric street lighting.

So to celebrate, the local Powerstation Museum opened its doors for a day of innovation and fun.

text will be replaced

Rob Douglas

Born and bred in the Manning Valley, Rob Douglas joined the Taree bureau in June 2021 after a short career in print media. He joined the Tamworth team in July 2023. Rob graduated from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst in 2016 with a sports journalism degree.

Related Articles

Back to top button