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Greta
CessnockNew South Wales
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Greta's historic court house
Greta is located in New South Wales
Greta
Greta
Location in New South Wales
Population 2,830 (2016 census)
 • Density 486.9/km2 (1,261/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2334
Elevation 70 m (230 ft)
Area 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST) AEDT (UTC+11)
Location
LGA(s)
  • City of Cessnock
  • City of Maitland
Region Hunter
County Northumberland
Parish Branxton
State electorate(s) Cessnock
Federal Division(s) Hunter
Localities around Greta:
Branxton, East Branxton Leconfield Luskintyre
North Rothbury Greta Oswald, Harpers Hill
Rothbury Allandale, Rothbury Allandale

Greta is a small town in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.

Greta Army Camp

The Greta Army Camp, located on the town's outskirts, was opened in 1939 as a training ground for World War II soldier training, and in 1949 was transferred to the Department of Immigration who transformed it into one of Australia's largest migrant reception and training centres between June 1949 and January 1960 as part of the post-war immigration to Australia. Over 100,000 new migrants seeking a new life in Australia passed through Greta Camp throughout its 11-years in operation.

Tidy Towns

Greta's Tidy Towns projects have also been nationally recognised and even achieved multiple awards and prestige for its beautification of what was once considered an unfashionable place to live. Greta Tidy Towns Committee meets regularly to discuss changes to the town and to manage its continuing beautification.

Transport

Greta is located on the New England Highway, approximately 183 km (114 mi) north of Sydney. Access to Sydney will be possible via the Hunter Expressway when it is completed. NSW TrainLink's Hunter Line passes through Greta railway station, which opened in 1869.

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