Dark Corner, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dark Corner
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 Dark Corner
Location in Australia
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| Country |  Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
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Dark Corner is a small place in the central west of New South Wales, Australia. It is located between the towns of Lithgow and Bathurst. This area used to be a mining spot. In 2016, only 17 people lived there.
Long ago, this place was known as Mitchell or Mitchell's Creek.
History of Dark Corner
The first people to live in this area were Aboriginal people. They belonged to the Wiradjuri tribe. Even though no Aboriginal people lived here when records began, old stone tools show they were here before.
Mining in the Area
The nearby town of Sunny Corner, New South Wales grew quickly in 1884. This happened after people found lots of silver in the ground. Many people rushed to the area to find silver. Before this, not many people lived here.
What Happens There Now?
Today, the main jobs in the Dark Corner area are farming animals like sheep. People also grow pine trees for forestry. Dark Corner is part of the City of Lithgow Council Area.
