Newbridge, New South Wales facts for kids

Newbridge is a small village in New South Wales, Australia. About 100 people live there. It is located in the Central Tablelands. Newbridge is about 30 kilometers from Bathurst. It is also about 15 kilometers from Blayney. In 2006, 90 people called Newbridge home.

Newbridge's Story

The village of Newbridge grew up around its railway line. The railway station was built in 1876. It was first called Back Creek. A post office opened two months later. It was named Duramana. To avoid confusion, the station, post office, and village were renamed Newbridge. This might have been because many Irish settlers lived there. They may have thought of Newbridge in Ireland. Or, it could be because a new pedestrian bridge opened at the station.

During the 1880s, people found gold and iron nearby. They mined these valuable metals in the area. Today, the village continues to thrive. It is still connected to the local farming community.

Many old buildings still stand in Newbridge. These include the Gladstone Hotel, built in the early 1870s. The public school opened in 1877. There is also the original bakehouse from 1884. The police station was built in the 1890s. A convent also dates back to the 1890s. The new post office opened in 1904. The Catholic Church was built in 1919.

Newbridge Post Office during the early 20th Century.

Special Places in Newbridge

Newbridge has some special places. These sites are "heritage-listed." This means they are important parts of history. They are protected so future generations can enjoy them.

One important heritage-listed site is:

• The Newbridge railway station. It is part of the Main Western railway line.