Cressy, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Cressy
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 1,111 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 7302 |
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| LGA(s) | Northern Midlands Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Cressy is a small town in Tasmania, Australia. It is located about 35 kilometers (22 miles) south-west of Launceston. The town started in the 1850s to support the many wheat farms nearby.
Cressy is famous as Tasmania's "Trout Capital." This is because of the excellent fishing spots in the area. In 2016, about 1,111 people lived in Cressy. The town also has a large research center for farming, run by the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research.
The Cressy Post Office first opened its doors on September 17, 1856.
Nearby towns include:
History of Cressy
Cressy was first set up as the main center for a big farming business called the Cressy Company. The company's first leader, Captain Bartholemew Boyle Thomas, named it after the Battle of Crecy. This was a famous battle in the 1300s where one of his ancestors fought.
The Cressy Company owned a large part of the land in the Norfolk Plains. The very first building in Cressy was The Cressy Hotel, built in 1845 by William Brumby. Cressy officially became a township in 1848. Much of the land around Cressy was owned by the O'Connor family, started by Roderic O'Connor from Ireland.
St Wilfrid's College
From 1904 to 1929, an Anglican theological college called St Wilfrid's was located in Cressy. This college was a place where people studied to become religious leaders.
Fishing in Cressy
Cressy is well-known for its great trout fishing. Popular fishing spots include Brumby's Creek, the Weirs, Macquarie Lake, and the Liffey River. Every year, Cressy hosts the Tasmanian Trout Expo, which is a big event for fishing fans.
