Millthorpe, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MillthorpeNew South Wales |
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High Street of Millthorpe
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 Millthorpe
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| Population | 1,347 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2798 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 960.0 m (3,150 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Blayney Shire | ||||||||
| County | Bathurst County | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Calare | ||||||||
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Millthorpe is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. It's located between the towns of Orange and Blayney. In 2021, about 1,347 people lived there.
The town was first called Spring Grove. Long ago, it was famous for growing lots of potatoes. Even today, farming is a big part of Millthorpe.
Millthorpe is a pretty and old village. It has many historic buildings. The streets are special, with cobblestones and bluestone borders. You can find art galleries, shops, a museum, hotels, and cafes here. The town is about 252 kilometers (157 miles) northwest of Sydney. It's also 22 kilometers (14 miles) south of Orange.
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History of Millthorpe
Millthorpe is on the traditional land of the Wiradjuri people. They are the Aboriginal people who lived here first. European settlers arrived in 1823. A government farm was set up then.
The town grew from a land grant called Grove Farm. This grant was given to Charles Booth in 1834. A famous explorer, Thomas Mitchell, stayed there twice. From 1840 to 1880, the area became a farming center. Fruit orchards were planted in the 1860s.
The railway arrived in the 1870s. This helped local farms a lot. A large flour mill was built in 1882. Because of this mill, the town's name changed from Spring Grove to Millthorpe in 1884. Today, Millthorpe still helps the many farms around it.
Many of the town's brick buildings were built after the 1890s. Millthorpe did not grow much after World War I. This meant many old buildings were saved. They still look much like they did long ago.
Exciting Events in Millthorpe
Lyndon Terracini is a former artistic director of Opera Australia. He owns property near Millthorpe. In 2024, he announced a new event. The first Handa Opera at Millthorpe festival will happen in 2025.
Historic Places in Millthorpe
Millthorpe has several places that are important for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:
- The Millthorpe railway station on the Main Western railway line.
- The Grand Western Lodge at 27 Victoria Street.
Famous People from Millthorpe
Some notable people have connections to Millthorpe:
- Ellen Esther Dawson (1895–1961): She was known as Pearl. She grew up in Millthorpe. Later, she moved to Sydney and married Arthur Stace in 1942.
- Bluey Wilkinson (1911–1940): He was born in Millthorpe. Bluey was a famous international speedway rider. He became World Champion in 1938. He also won the Australian Championship three times.
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Commercial Hotel
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Post office
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Public school
Millthorpe's Climate
Millthorpe has warm, stormy summers. Its winters are cold and wet. Snow often falls in winter. The weather changes a lot between seasons. This is because of its location on the Central Tablelands.
| Climate data for Millthorpe (Inala, 1899–2005); 960 m AMSL; 33.45° S, 149.18° E | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.6 (79.9) |
25.9 (78.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
18.7 (65.7) |
13.5 (56.3) |
9.8 (49.6) |
8.8 (47.8) |
10.4 (50.7) |
14.1 (57.4) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.6 (70.9) |
24.9 (76.8) |
18.0 (64.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.7 (53.1) |
11.9 (53.4) |
10.0 (50.0) |
6.7 (44.1) |
4.3 (39.7) |
2.0 (35.6) |
1.1 (34.0) |
1.7 (35.1) |
3.6 (38.5) |
5.9 (42.6) |
7.9 (46.2) |
10.2 (50.4) |
6.4 (43.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 71.2 (2.80) |
61.5 (2.42) |
55.4 (2.18) |
52.9 (2.08) |
59.9 (2.36) |
72.7 (2.86) |
75.9 (2.99) |
79.4 (3.13) |
66.1 (2.60) |
78.0 (3.07) |
64.5 (2.54) |
67.3 (2.65) |
806.2 (31.74) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 6.7 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 9.1 | 10.7 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 9.7 | 9.1 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 100.6 |
| Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology; Millthorpe (Inala) | |||||||||||||
