Montello, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Montello
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 1,217 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7320 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 2 km (1 mi) SW of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Montello is a suburb located near the city of Burnie in North West Tasmania. It's about 2 kilometers (a little over a mile) southwest of Burnie's city center. In 2016, about 1217 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Montello's History
Montello sits on a hill close to central Burnie. It got its name around 1903. The highest spot in Montello is about 130 meters (around 426 feet) above sea level. You can find this high point near where Tattersall Street and Jorgensen Street meet.
How Streets Got Their Names
The main road in Montello is called View Road. It used to be named Old Mooreville Road. In 1924, its name was changed to avoid confusion with the new Mooreville Road.
Elizabeth Street also had its name changed in 1942. It was originally Edward Street. This change happened to prevent mix-ups with Edwardes Street in South Burnie. Mr. E. Tracey, whose father owned the land, suggested the new name.
Building Homes in Montello
In January 1945, plans were approved for the first part of the Garner's Estate. This area was for government housing, and the Agricultural Bank helped with the project. Streets like Jorgensen, Morse, Oates, and Truganini were named on the maps for this new area.
Later, in 1949, the Van Diemen's Land Company also released their plans for building homes in Montello. Montello was officially recognized as a specific area in 1966.
The Story Behind Jorgenson Street Reserve
The Jorgenson Street Reserve is a local park. It is named after Jørgen Jørgensen. He worked for the Van Diemen's Land Company back in the 1820s.
Montello's Location
Most of Montello's borders are straight lines drawn on maps.
Getting Around Montello
Route A2, also known as the Bass Highway, runs to the north-east of Montello. From there, you can use Mount Street or West Park Grove to reach View Road, a main street in the suburb.
Learning in Montello
Montello has places for students to learn and grow:
- Montello Primary School
- Maddingtons Child Care Services
Sports and Recreation
Montello is home to some exciting sports activities:
- Burnie United Football Club is a soccer team. They play in the Northern Premier League. Their home ground is the Montello Soccer and Recreation Reserve, which is about 5 hectares (12.3 acres) in size.
- Montello also has a team that plays in the Burnie Netball Association.
