Martins Creek, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Martins CreekNew South Wales |
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 Martins Creek
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 388 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 11.48/km2 (29.7/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2420 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 27 to 370 m (89 to 1,214 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 33.8 km2 (13.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Dungog | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| County | Durham | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Barford | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Upper Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyne | ||||||||||||||
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Martins Creek is a small, friendly town in Australia's Hunter Region. It sits right between the towns of Dungog and Maitland.
The heart of Martins Creek is Cory Street. This street winds its way through the middle of the town.
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Life in Martins Creek
Martins Creek has many important places for its community. These include a government primary school and a church. There is also a tennis court with a club house, and a public hall for events. The town has a rock quarry and a park called "skipline" Park. The local Rural Fire Brigade station helps keep everyone safe.
Getting Around
The Martins Creek railway station is on the North Coast railway line. This means people can travel easily by train. There are usually three to five train services each day. These trains go south-east to Newcastle and north to Dungog.
History of the Gostwyck Butter Factory
Martins Creek once had a butter factory called the Gostwyck Butter Factory. It was located at 112 Dungog Road.
Factory Ownership and Operation
The factory was first owned by the Raymond Co-Operative Dairy Company. It officially opened on 18 June 1908. A few years later, in 1915, a company called Peters American Delicacy Company bought the factory.
In 1926, Peters sold the factory back to the Raymond Co-Operative Dairy Company. However, the factory did not stay open for long after that. It closed its doors in 1927.
