Posted on January 8, 2023January 9, 2023 by Ken Banks

Small Town Provisions, a hidden gem in Milton

Small Town Provisions, Milton N.S.W.

‘Small Town Provisions’ is a hidden gem in Milton, NSW.

The Mollymook Milton Ulladulla area has some incredible eating outlets. The ‘Rick Stein’ restaurant at Bannisters, Mollymook was first to really place this local area on the tourist map for fine dining. This has been followed by exceptional restaurants, Gwylo (formerly operating as Tallwood) and Small Town (formerly operating as St Isidore) often acknowledged by ‘Good Food’ guide with a HAT to signify their quality of food and service.

I am a local and as ‘Editor of the Mollymook News’ I like to share, and bring to the attention of our visitors some of our exceptional eating venues that may go un-noticed.

‘Small Town Provisions’ is one such outlet. Newcastle tourist, guests of Mollymook Beach Waterfront love exceptional food, they had lunch at ‘Small Town Provisions’ on Friday, January 7 and spoke so eloquently, full of praise about this beautiful outlet down the side street of Milton (Wason Street) which is not on the main drag and I’m sure is un-noticed by many visitors. In fact Rod and Marla were the only guests during the time they had lunch. My wife and I went for lunch the following day, we were first seated but other guests arrived and they were full at the time of our leaving.

We found the menu small BUT nonetheless more importantly, the food was amazing.

Our 1st course was a shared plate of ‘Salt & Paprika Squid Aioli’. Our rating, an absolute 5/5.

Our 2nd course was a shared plate of ‘Ortiz Sardines Espelette Toast’. Again our rating, an absolute 5/5.

Two courses shared were sufficient, however we had already ordered a 3rd course, a shared plate of ‘Fromage Du Jour’. Again 5/5.

Quality, up-market alcohol is also available to enjoy with your menu selections. Verdict: ‘Small Town Provisions’ is highly recommended.

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Posted on June 11, 2019December 11, 2020 by Ken Banks

Florance Head Walk – Morton National Park

Florance Head Bush Walk, Morton National Park

Silvereye, one of the bird varieties on the Florance Head walk.

Yellow Faced Honey eater, another of the many bird varieties

Things to do visiting Mollymook Milton Ulladulla, a beautiful bush walk to Florance Head. A relatively easy flat walk of 8.5kms (return) say allow 2hr 45min (return) Enjoy some lovely flora and fauna along the way and some very active bird life for some beautiful photography. The highlight is at the end with majestic views over Pigeon House Mountain and the Budawang Mountains.

We reminisced on this ‘Florance Head’ bush walk of the bygone years when Bobby White would arrange our bush walks that included the Castle, Mount Bushwalker, Yadbora, Shallow Crossing, Ulladulla to Batemans Bay to name a few. He would share his decades of National Parks knowledge explaining and naming the different flora and bird life, he would even take a ‘Billy’ and boil some real bush tea. So on this occasion we took a book with directions and descriptions of the flora and fauna.

Directions: 8.5kms north of the Milton Post Office, turn left off the highway at Porters Creek Dam. Drive up onto an unsealed road for 10kms, reaching a T section. Turn left and continue for another 2.6kms, where you will reach a fork lreft to a parking bay. (If you get to the dam, you have gone too far)

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Posted on January 19, 2015December 21, 2017 by Ken Banks

CW Stoneking – Gon’ Boogaloo at the Milton Theatre

CW Stoneking

Gon’ Boogaloo at the Milton Theatre

Following on from his wildly successful national tour and the release of his much-lauded new album Gon’ Boogaloo, CW Stoneking is all set to bring his tunes to the Milton Theatre’ February 6, 2015.
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Gon’ Booglaoo released on October 17th, 2014, has been praised by critics as –
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“A masterpiece.” The Saturday Paper

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“The most joyously primitive album you’ll hear all year, and the most authentic.” Stack Magazine

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“Guaranteed to have bare feet slapping the bar-room floor” The Age (4 stars)

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“A raucous party album… a total joy to listen to.” Speaker TV (9/10 stars)

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Gone are the sepia-toned tales of marooned adventures in the tropics of his last release, the ARIA Award winning Jungle Blues, this time replaced with the latest invention in the world of C.W. Stoneking, electricity! C.W. has stashed his afore-favoured vintage National guitar and banjo combo for a shiny gold Fender and an extra large helping of rock ‘n’ gospel dancehall blues to deliver 12 tracks recorded directly to tape with his full band, his very own hokum wall of sound.
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Don’t miss your chance to catch this enigmatic and charismatic performer live!
CW Stoneking at the Milton Theatre – Fri Feb 6. Tickets $40

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Details

phone: 4455 3056 or Website: Milton Theatre

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Posted on November 15, 2014December 21, 2017 by Ken Banks

Driftwood Cafe Milton NSW

Driftwood Cafe Milton

– Views to Green Island –

Highway entrance in the historic Chambers Shopping Complex at Milton NSW.

Breakfast, lunch and coffee daily with dinner available on a Friday and Saturday evening.

Choice of dining inside and/or outside with rural and ocean views plus a beautiful sunny aspect.
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Open – daily from 8.00 am

Host: Tony Lavalle

map & address: 72 Princes Highway, Milton

Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla

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Posted on October 6, 2014December 21, 2017 by Ken Banks

The Chambers – Milton NSW. Official opening Oct 4, 2014

Opening Celebrations

The Chambers – Milton NSW.

After purchasing the old Mellick’s building in Milton back in 2003, developers Grant and Valarie Morrow finally realized their dream with the official opening on Saturday October 4, 2014 of their new shopping complex, named ‘The Chambers’.

The complex, with shops fronting the Princes Highway and Wason Street Milton, include: Akwa Surf, Driftwood Cafe, Splatters art and craft supplies, The Harvest Wine and Tapas Bar, Salt of the Earth Living, Multiculture, Something Brewing, Interior Concepts and designs, Cashmere Essentials, Stephanie Burns Fine Art and Studio. (Read the history of the former Mellick’s Chambers)

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Posted on August 1, 2014December 21, 2017 by Ken Banks

Bacchus Restaurant Milton NSW, Mollymook, Ulladulla

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Hosts: Darren and Lauren

Phone: (02) 4455 3449

Map & address: 7/97 Princes Hwy, Milton,

email: enquiry@bacchusatmilton.com.au

website: www.bacchusatmilton.com.au

Summary: Modern Australian, see example images below. Favourites include steak served with classic butter & parmesan mash and own port jus, plus a variety of seafood dishes.

Newly refurbished, licensed and out to please.

Open Monday to Saturday, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Posted on October 17, 2013December 21, 2017 by Ken Banks

Historic Mellick’s Chamber – Corner & former Council Chambers

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Mellick’s Chambers, Milton NSW

‘Mellick’s Chambers’ located on the corner of Princes Highway and Wason Street in Milton extended along Wason Street northward from the Highway through to Thomas Street and was generally associated with the life of Cec Mellick a notable Milton businessman who operated shops and a furniture business from the site from 1954 until the 1990’s and had his residence adjoining, called ‘Mellickville’.

Its present transformation is the new Chambers Shopping Centre 2013 – 2014, however prior to Cec Mellick earlier buildings on the property had served as the former Milton Council Chambers and also Maddens guest house.

It is understood that buildings on the land including the Council Chambers had been erected by a William Wheatley between 1874 and 1877 then on-sold to a Thomas Patterson who served as an alderman on Council during 1895 to 1896. When Thomas Patterson died at Milton on the 1st October 1919, the property which included the Council Chambers was subsequently sold to Herbert James Poole Hall and Esther Hall on the 20th December 1920.

At a Council meeting held on the 8th January 1924 it was moved that the lease with Mr Hall for the building at present in use (in Wason Street) be renewed for a term of two years at a rental not exceeding 10/- per week prior to council building a new council chambers.

Later the property was purchased by Mary Christina Mellick on 16th March 1945 and the old Council Chambers located to the rear of the property became enclosed by Mellick’s Buildings that included a workshop housing precision woodworking equipment for making furniture.

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Posted on June 26, 2013December 21, 2017 by Ken Banks

Cafe Gunyah, Milton NSW

Craig’s verdict: Cooper St. fashion designer extraordinaire, Craig Cooper splits his time between the Sydney latte capital Surry Hills and Ulladulla.

Locally, Craig pines for a GOOD latte and believes “Cafe Gunyah” in Milton is our “hidden gem”. Craig says “For serious coffee drinkers, “Cafe Gunyah” is a must and gives it a rating of: 5 / 5

Hosts: Marie and Andrew. Mobile contact: 0439 460 210

Cafe Gunyah, Shop 6/41 Wason Street Milton.

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