Kingstown, New South Wales facts for kids
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RFS shed and the long awaited toilet, Kingstown
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 Kingstown
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 137 (2006 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2358 |
| Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Uralla Shire |
| County | Hardinge |
| State electorate(s) | Northern Tablelands |
| Federal Division(s) | New England |
Kingstown is a small village in the countryside of New South Wales, Australia. It's about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Uralla. Kingstown is part of the beautiful Northern Tablelands region.
In 2006, about 137 people lived in Kingstown. The village has a public school, a church, and a general store. It also has a Landcare Group and a local fire service. The main jobs here involve raising sheep and beef cattle. Some timber is also produced in the area.
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Where is Kingstown Located?
The village of Kingstown is at the end of a sealed road that starts in Uralla. Long ago, a main road used to connect Tamworth to Kingstown. This road then continued to Bundarra.
Nearby, about 15 kilometers (9 miles) to the west, is Warrabah National Park. However, it's quite hard to get into the park from the Kingstown side. Kingstown is also next to the Bundarra-Barraba Important Bird Area. This area is very important for protecting the regent honeyeater, which is an endangered bird.
The History of Kingstown
Early Days and Name Changes
The Aboriginal people called Loopanda lived in this area for a very long time. They were here before any European settlers arrived.
In 1875, Kingstown finally got its own post office. Before this, the area was sometimes called "Stoney Batter." The post office closed in 1984. The name "Stoney Batter" is still used for an area a few miles north of Kingstown.
Community Church
A timber church was built in Kingstown and opened in 1893. This church is still used regularly by ministers from nearby towns. These towns include Bundarra, Uralla, and Armidale. Even though the Uniting Church owns it, the community works together to keep the church in good condition.
Kingstown School's Growth
In 1896, Kingstown got a part-time teacher. This teacher rode about 9 miles (14.5 km) each way between two schools. They taught at Torryburn and Kingstown Half-Time Schools, no matter the weather.
By 1899, the Kingstown School needed to be made bigger. This was because 20 students were attending classes there. In 1906, the school became a full-time Provisional School. Later that same year, it was officially made a Public School.
Community Efforts for a Public Toilet
In 2007, Kingstown was in the news. The local council said that building a public toilet would be too expensive. However, the people living in Kingstown didn't give up!
Local residents collected 200 signatures from both locals and visitors. They showed these signatures to the council. Because of their efforts, the public toilet was finally built.
