Abernethy, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AbernethyCity of Cessnock, New South Wales |
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Remains of old Aberdare South Colliery
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 Abernethy
Location in New South Wales
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| Established | 1913 | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 14 July 1915 (village) 5 September 1975 (village) 23 October 2015 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 2325 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8.4025 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| County | Northumberland | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Abernethy is a small town in the City of Cessnock, located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It's about 8 kilometres (5 miles) south-east of the town of Cessnock. Abernethy is close to Werakata National Park and the Aberdare State Forest.
The town was first built near a coal mine. Some old buildings, like the Abernethy Hotel, are still there today. In 2016, about 348 people lived in Abernethy. Most of them, around 74.8%, were born in Australia.
A Look Back: Mining History
Abernethy started because of the Aberdare South Colliery, which was a coal mine. The company Caledonian Collieries Limited ran this mine. The town was planned out in 1906. The mine itself began working in 1913. However, it closed down just 14 years later, in 1927.
Even though the mine closed a long time ago, you can still see some parts of it. These include the winder house, which helped lift things from the mine, a tall chimney stack, and a dam.
Who Lives in Abernethy?
In 2016, the town of Abernethy had 348 residents. The average age of people living there was 32 years old. This means it's a relatively young community.
Most people, about 74.8%, were born in Australia. A smaller number, 2.1%, were born in England. When it came to languages spoken at home, about 79.65% of people only spoke English.
The 2002 Bushfire
On October 19, 2002, a large bushfire affected Abernethy. This fire caused a lot of damage. Six homes were completely destroyed, and many others were harmed. Firefighters worked hard to control the blaze and protect the community.
