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Yass is a rural town with a rich colonial history. It is situated on the Yass River and its name is probably derived from 'yharr', an Aboriginal word meaning running water. It is home to the famous Australian born explorer, Hamilton Hume, who first set off from Yass to explore New South Wales and Victoria at the age of 17.
This court house reveals part of Yass' history and stands in the main street along with many other well preserved buildings. The original courthouse was built in 1847 and allegedly had a tree outside where convicts were flogged. The tree was removed when the courthouse was rebuilt in 1880 and the court house remains in use.
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