The locality in which the school is situated was originally known by the native name of Buckemall, but at the time of the agitation for the establishment of a school (opened in 1884) the Anglican minister of O’Connell, suggested the Christian name of the eldest girl, (Edith Bailey), to be enrolled in the prospective school as a suitable title for the school. This was adopted, and the local institutions and the whole neighborhood gradually assumed the same designation. Edith was originally called by the Aboriginal name, Buckemall, but was changed to Edith.
Before you rush out onto stage 2 of The Road Less Travelled, PLEASE note the following:
- All roads have been picked to be 2WD suitable, IN THE RIGHT CONDITIONS.
- Roads/Forests can be closed due to a variety of reasons. If the road/forest is closed, do not drive on/enter it.
This is NOT a power trail; this is a touring trail designed to be done at a more relaxed pace over a few days. No need to rush, there are plenty of accommodation options along the way for all budgets from free camping and caravan parks to B&B, hotel or motel in some towns or nearby.