Here is the story of the half way house re-build
http://www.thurstontables.com/about.phpAnd here is a story from BA Jan 2011 about the other cafe:
There is a brand spankers new Cafe / Diner on the Putty Road now. It is called the Grey Gum Cafe and their first day of business was on New Years Day! It is located exactly halfway along Putty Road, 86kms from Windsor and 86kms to Singleton.
They are open 7 days, with a full menu including pizza, pasta, cakes, sandwiches, coffee, softdrinks and even a souvenir shelf. They are also fully licensed!! It has modern decor including air-conditioning, a disabled access ramp, verandah dining, covered lawn dining, male/female toilets and showers, and most importantly, a purpose built concrete parking strip for motorcycles, (the cagers have to park on the sand heehee!!)
It is not built on the site that the Halfway House used to be, it is actually a few kilometres down the road. As I said, brand new! The staff and owners are very friendly and nice, and I can personally vouch for their hot chocolates and thick raisin toast!
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So it seems there is a job on to check 'em both out!
