Tamworth's 140-year-old Mechanics' Institute was sold at auction for $1,305,000, with the sale held within the building itself. The sale was a highly anticipated event, with interest from all over the state. Oliver Smith, real estate sales representative for LAWD Tamworth, said that the interest had been between $1 million and $1.5 million. The sale was held within the building itself, with the sale being a quick one, taking less than 15 minutes to complete. The sale was a martial one, with only two competing groups of bidders. The sale was a significant one, with the buyer looking to preserve and complement the existing building. The sale was a testament to the importance of preserving history and the value of the Mechanics' Institute to the community.