Havilah, New South Wales facts for kids
Havilah is a special place in Australia. It's like a small country area and a big farm where animals graze. You can find Havilah about 13 kilometers from a town called Mudgee, along the Lue Road. Its postcode is 2850. There's also a quarry nearby where they dig up limestone and other rocks.
Havilah Farm and Its History
Havilah got its name in a very interesting way. A clergyman visited the area a long time ago. He found tiny bits of gold there. This reminded him of a story in the Bible about a "land of Havilah" known for its gold. So, he named this place Havilah.
The farm was first owned by Nicholas Paget Bayly. He lived from 1814 to 1879. After he passed away, the farm was sold to Henry Charles White, who lived from 1837 to 1905.
Havilah Farm became very famous for raising excellent animals. They were known for their high-quality merino sheep, which produce fine wool. They also raised strong and beautiful horses. The main house on the farm, called the homestead, was made even bigger and better by a famous architect named John Horbury Hunt.
Havilah Memorial Church
The Havilah Memorial Church was built in 1905. It was a gift to the Anglican Church from a man named Hunter White. He lived from 1867 to 1947. Hunter White built the church to remember his father, Henry Charles White.
The church is located on the Lue Road. There is also a small cemetery next to it.
Havilah in Stories
Havilah even appears in a famous Australian story! The writer Henry Lawson wrote a story called 'Joe Wilson's Courtship'. In this story, Havilah is called 'Haviland'. Henry Charles White, one of the farm owners, is also mentioned as 'Old Black'.
