Telarah, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TelarahMaitland, New South Wales |
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| Population | 2,227 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2320 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Telarah is a suburb located in the city of Maitland, in New South Wales, Australia. It used to be called Homeville, but that name stopped being used in the 1950s. Telarah is an important place for trains because several railway lines meet there. These include the North Coast line, the South Maitland Railway system, and the Main North line.
A train station opened in Telarah in 1911. It is part of the NSW TrainLink's Hunter Line. This line offers services to nearby cities like Newcastle and Dungog. Telarah has its own fire station, a bowling club, a supermarket, a pharmacy, a takeaway shop, and a petrol station for its residents.
Telarah's Past
The Wonnarua people are the original traditional owners of the land where Maitland, including Telarah, is located. They have been the caretakers of this area for a very long time.
Important Historic Places
Telarah has some sites that are listed as important heritage places. This means they are special and protected because of their history.
- Junction Street: The South Maitland Railway Workshops are a heritage-listed site. These workshops were once a busy place where trains were maintained and repaired.
