Bucketty facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BuckettyNew South Wales |
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 Bucketty
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 186 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2250 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) |
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| LGA(s) | Cessnock City Council |
| Region | Hunter |
| County | Northumberland |
| Parish | Lockyer |
| State electorate(s) | Upper Hunter |
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter |
Bucketty is a small place, also called a locality, in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Cessnock area. Bucketty is located about 105 km (65 mi) north of Sydney. It is also about 55 km (34 mi) from Cessnock, New South Wales.
The name Bucketty might come from an Aboriginal word. It is thought to mean mountain spring. This area sits on a ridge of ironstone hills. These hills separate Yengo National Park from the Central Coast.
Bucketty does not have many shops or services. The closest general stores are in Laguna and Kulnura. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service has a fire brigade here. Their fire shed is an important meeting place for the community.
History of Bucketty
Bucketty and the land around it are very important. They hold some of Australia's most significant Aboriginal sites. One of these special places is Mt Yengo.
Early Settlers and Roads
In the early 1800s, pioneers started to settle in a nearby area called Murrays Run. A very important road was built during this time. It was called the Great North Road. This road was 220 km (137 mi) long. It connected Sydney and Newcastle. Convicts built this road, which was a huge task.
Modern Community and Projects
The current community of Bucketty is quite new. It was started in 1972. Today, about 186 people live there.
The idea for the Convict Trail Project began in Bucketty. This project helps to restore and look after the old convict-built road. You can find out more about it online [1].
The community also works on the Wombat Rescue Project. This project has gained attention across Australia. The Bucketty community also works with the NPWS. They help manage a site called the Convict Wall. This site is part of Yengo National Park. It is a central place for community events. These events include "Concerts under the Stars" and the yearly "Carols by Candlelight". The community has won awards for their work and activities [2].
