Trunkey Creek, New South Wales facts for kids
Trunkey Creek is a small village in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Bathurst Regional Council. The village is about 55 kilometres (34 mi) south of Bathurst and 130 kilometres (81 mi) north of Goulburn. In 2016, about 120 people lived in Trunkey Creek. This number has stayed almost the same for many years.
Trunkey Creek became busy during the gold rush of 1851. This happened after Edward Hargraves found gold nearby. At one point, the village was home to about 2,500 people. Even today, people still find gold in the rivers around Trunkey Creek.
The village got its name from a gold prospector. He had a very large nose, so people called him Trunkey. The creek where he worked became known as Trunkey's Creek. Even though the village was officially named Arthur, everyone called it Trunkey Creek. The name was officially changed to Trunkey Creek in 1988.
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History and Buildings
Trunkey Creek has some old buildings that are still standing.
Important Buildings in Trunkey Creek
- A police station and courthouse were built in 1879. The police station still has officers working there today.
- The Golden Age Hotel was built in 1869 and is still open.
- The first general store, built in 1879, is also still there.
- The Black Stump Hotel was first called the Commercial Hotel. It burned down in 1928 but was rebuilt. It still serves people today.
Local Achievements
In 2007, a local shearer named Brett Molly set a world record in Trunkey Creek.
World Record Shearing
On March 2, 2007, Brett Molly sheared 845 full-wool Alpacas in 24 hours. This was the first time anyone had set a record for 24-hour Alpaca shearing. However, for the record to be officially recognized, it needed to be watched by the World Shearing Records Committee. Brett was the only person who saw the event.
Places to Visit Nearby
There are a few interesting places close to Trunkey Creek.
Natural Attractions
- Abercrombie Caves are a big natural cave system. They are a popular place for tourists to visit.
Historical Sites
- Mulgunnia is an old homestead from the colonial times.
Science and Stars
- Grove Creek Observatory is a place where people can look at stars and learn about space.
