Blayney, New South Wales facts for kids
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Town Entry Sign on Mid Western Highway
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 Blayney
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 3,378 (2016 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2799 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 863.0 m (2,831 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Blayney Shire | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Calare | ||||||||
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Blayney is a farming town and administrative centre with a population of 3,378 in 2016, in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. Situated on the Mid-Western Highway about 240 km (150 mi) west of Sydney, 35 km (22 mi) west of Bathurst and 863 m (944 yd) above sea-level, Blayney is the seat of Blayney Shire Council.
History
Prior to European settlement the area was probably occupied by the Wiradjuri or Gundungara Aborigines.
The first European to travel through area was surveyor George Evans, in 1815 and unofficial occupation of the district began in 1821. The first land grant in the general area known as Coombing Park was issued to Thomas Icely in 1829.
The area that would become the town also boasted a mill, an inn and several houses by 1837, and then Governor Gipps proposed the creation of a village to be named Blayney in 1842. His proposed site, however, was about 9 km north-east of the present site in an area known as Kings Plains but once that spot proved unsuitable the Blayney village location was established on its present site in 1843.
A train line used to run from Blayney to the Lime Kilns, transporting lime. This is situated on land adjoining the Blayney Cemetery and is heritage listed. Remnants of the lime kilns can still be seen today.
Transportation
The town's railway station is served by the daily NSW TrainLink XPT service between Sydney and Dubbo and the weekly Outback Xplorer to Broken Hill, as well as several NSW TrainLink Coach and private company bus services connecting with Bathurst and Orange.
Notable citizens
- Nathan Burns: professional football player with A-League club Wellington Phoenix and the Australian national team.
- Frank Cooper: Premier of Queensland from 1942 to 1946.
- Peter Toohey, Australian Test cricketer of the late 1970s
Gallery
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Blayney Valley view from the north -
Adelaide Street, 2007 -
St James Roman Catholic Church -
Christ Church Anglican -
Saint Paul's Church -
Shire Library -
Council Chambers 1934 -
Post Office -
Court House -
Masonic Temple -
National Australia Bank -
Railway Station -
Royal Hotel -
Club House Hotel
- St. Paul's Church, Blayney, 1862-1937 : an historical sketch. Alan Dougan. [Blayney, N.S.W.? : Presbyterian Church of Australia, 1937]
- Together travel on : commemorating 150 years of Christian worship, service and mission through the Blayney [Uniting] Church, 1843 to 1993 : Wesleyan Methodist (1843-1902), Methodist (1902-1977), Uniting (1977-1993) Blayney, [N.S.W.] : Uniting Church in Australia, 1993.
- The Blayney advocate and Carcoar herald. Originally published weekly: Blayney, N.S.W. : John Mellor. National Library of Australia Microform
- Blayney District Hospital, 1910-1960 : a brief history to commemorate its 50th anniversary. compiled [i.e. written] by A.A. Cheney [Blayney, N.S.W. : Blayney Newspaper Co., 1960]
Images for kids
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Container Terminal at Blayney station
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Blayney Valley view from the north -
Adelaide Street, 2007 -
St James Roman Catholic Church -
Christ Church Anglican -
Saint Paul's Church -
Shire Library -
Council Chambers 1934 -
Post Office -
Court House -
Masonic Temple -
National Australia Bank -
Railway Station -
Royal Hotel -
Club House Hotel
