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Lawson, New South Wales
Lawson is a town in the Blue Mountains area of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Great Western Highway between Hazelbrook in the east and Bullaburra in the west. Lawson has a station on the Main Western line. The town is also served by a public swimming pool and over the years has developed into the commercial hub of the mid-mountains area, which spans from Linden to Bullaburra, boasting a significant industrialized area as well as a shopping centre located on the south-eastern side of the highway. History One of the first settlements on the eastern slopes of the Blue Mountains, Lawson was identified on early maps as 24 Mile Hollow–a name which was changed to Christmas Swamp for a few years. When the Blue Mountain Inn was opened in 1848, the locals adopted the name Blue Mountain for the village. This name was also given to the original railway station after the Main Western railway line was pushed through in 1867. The presence of a Blue Mountain on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Mountains (Australia)
The Blue Mountains ( Gundungurra/Dharug: Colomatta or Gulumada) are a mountainous region and a mountain range located in New South Wales, Australia. The region is considered to be part of the western outskirts of the Greater Sydney area. The region borders on Sydney's main metropolitan area, its foothills starting about west of centre of the state capital, close to Penrith. The public's understanding of the extent of the Blue Mountains is varied, as it forms only part of an extensive mountainous area associated with the Great Dividing Range. As defined in 1970, the Blue Mountains region is bounded by the Nepean and Hawkesbury rivers in the east, the Coxs River and Lake Burragorang to the west and south, and the Wolgan and Colo rivers to the north. Geologically, it is situated in the central parts of the Sydney Basin. The ''Blue Mountains Range'' comprises a range of mountains, plateau escarpments extending off the Great Dividing Range about northwest of Wolgan G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Blaxland
Gregory Blaxland (17 June 1778 – 1 January 1853) was an English pioneer farmer and explorer in Australia, noted especially for initiating and co-leading the first successful crossing of the Blue Mountains by European settlers. Early life Gregory Blaxland was born 17 June 1778 at Fordwich, Kent, England, the fourth son of John Blaxland, mayor from 1767 to 1774, whose family had owned estates nearby for generations, and Mary, daughter of Captain Parker, R.N. Gregory attended The King's School, Canterbury. In July 1799 in the church of St George the Martyr there, he married 20-year-old Elizabeth, daughter of John Spurdon; they had five sons and two daughters. The Blaxlands were friends of Sir Joseph Banks who appears to have strongly influenced the decision of Gregory and his eldest brother, John, to emigrate to Australia. The government promised them land, convict servants and free passages, in accord with its policy of encouraging 'settlers of responsibility and capita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junction Falls
Junction Falls is the name for two staircase waterfalls located within the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, in Lawson, New South Wales. They are the second and third falls in the circuit, and is accessed from a trail from the Northern Trailhead/Carpark of the circuit. The two falls are named Junction due to them being at the junction of Ridge Creek and Lawson Creek. Overview Junction Falls are located in the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, from the northern carpark, and consists of two waterfalls at the junction of Ridge and Lawson Creek. Eastern Whipbirds and Musky rat-kangaroos are found in the track near Junction Falls, and many Blue Gums are also present. Description Junction Falls II The second fall of Junction Falls, Junction Falls II, is located shortly due east of the main falls, and has a small overhang directly below the falls. Ferns and other Australian Native Plants are above the falls. The watercourse of Junction Falls II ends just after the footbridge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federal Falls
Federal Falls, originally Hay's Cascades, is a curtain ledge waterfall located near the town of Lawson, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, and is accessed from a track from Adelina Falls. It is the fourth and furthest away falls from Lawson in the whole circuit. Overview Accessed from a track from the entrance point of The South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, it is the furthest falls in the circuit, and the smallest one too. The falls were discovered in the late-1800s, and was named in 1911, originally being called Hay's Cascade. It is a small fall with some rocks at the base, and a beach too. Location Federal Falls is the furthest away fall in the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, and runs along its watercourse, Cataract Creek. The falls are from the nearby Junction Falls. It is also just north of the junction of Cataract and Lawson Creek. South of the falls, along Lawson Creek, is Leslie Falls, the optional sixth fall of the circuit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cataract Falls (Blue Mountains)
Cataract Falls is a multilevel staircase waterfall located near the town of Lawson in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, and is accessed from a track from the Northern Carpark of the track. The falls have three major levels, two of which can be accessed from the tracks. Overview Accessed from a track from the southern carpark of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, Cataract Falls is the tallest fall in the circuit, due to the fact that it is multilevelled. It is also the only multilevel fall in the circuit. It is the last fall in the circuit. The levels can be accessed by two tracks along Cataract Creek. Location Cataract Falls is located a few kilometres north of the confluence of the Cataract and Lawson Creeks, on the midway point of Cataract Creek. The Falls are from the Southern Carpark, near the management trail connecting it to the Northern Carpark. Description Cataract Falls has three levels. The lower level is approximatel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Lawson Waterfall Circuit
The South Lawson Waterfall Circuit, officially the South Lawson Circular Waterfall Track or colloquially the Five Waterfall Walk, is a walk in Lawson, New South Wales, Australia. It is a track that bypasses five Waterfall, waterfalls and an optional sixth one, off track. The landscape and biome changes a lot in the walk, ranging from wet, temperate forest, to dry forest with Sydney Blue Gum, blue gums and Wildflower, wildflowers around the track. The track follows the banks of Lawson and Cataract Creek, and crosses Ridge Creek once. The track is rated as easy to medium. It has an elevation gain of along the track. Overview Just south of the town of Lawson, New South Wales, Lawson in the Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Blue Mountains, The South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a popular walk in the town. The whole walk is in a Temperate rainforest, temperate biome, and has a large diversity of Fauna of Australia, fauna and Flora of Australia, flora, including the Musky rat-kangar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Australian Census
The 2021 Australian census, simply called the 2021 Census, was the eighteenth national Census of Population and Housing in Australia. The 2021 Census took place on 10 August 2021, and was conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). It had a response rate of 96.1%, up from the 95.1% at the 2016 census. The total population of the Commonwealth of Australia was counted as 25,422,788, an increase of 8.6 per cent or 2,020,896 people over the previous 2016 census. Results from the 2021 census were released to the public on 28 June 2022 from the Australian Bureau of Statistics website. A small amount of additional 2021 census data was released in October 2022 and in 2023. Australia's next census is scheduled to take place in 2026. The census was undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. It therefore provided a clear snapshot of how the pandemic impacted Australian society. Overview In Australia, completing the census is compulsory for all people in Australia on census ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Mountains Walking Tracks
The Blue Mountains walking tracks are heritage-listed picnic areas, walking tracks and rest areas located in the Blue Mountains National Park, west of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. They were built from 1880 onwards. The property is owned by the Office of Environment & Heritage, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, an government agency, agency of the Government of New South Wales. The facilities were added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. History The Blue Mountains National Park regained the top spot as the most popular New South Wales national park for domestic visitors in a 2014 survey. It received 4.2 million visitors in 2014, relegating Royal National Park to second place.Trembath, 2015 Description The following walking tracks form part of the heritage-listed items. The State Heritage Inventory (SHI) number below is the reference to the item number in the National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales), NSW National Parks a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asbestos
Asbestos ( ) is a group of naturally occurring, Toxicity, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals. There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous Crystal habit, crystals, each fibre (particulate with length substantially greater than width) being composed of many microscopic "fibrils" that can be released into the atmosphere by Abrasion (mechanical), abrasion and other processes. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to various dangerous lung conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. As a result of these health effects, asbestos is considered a serious Health hazard, health and safety hazard. Archaeological studies have found evidence of asbestos being used as far back as the Stone Age to strengthen ceramic pots, but large-scale mining began at the end of the 19th century when manufacturers and builders began using asbestos for its desirable physical properties. Asbestos is an excellent Thermal insulation, thermal and In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanics' Institute
Mechanics' institutes, also known as mechanics' institutions, sometimes simply known as institutes, and also called schools of arts (especially in the Australian colonies), were educational establishments originally formed to provide adult education, particularly in technical subjects, to working men in Victorian-era Britain and its colonies. They were often funded by local industrialists on the grounds that they would ultimately benefit from having more knowledgeable and skilled employees. The mechanics' institutes often included libraries for the adult working class, and were said to provide them with an alternative pastime to gambling and drinking in pubs. Many of the original institutes included lending libraries, and the buildings of some continue to be used as libraries. Others have evolved into parts of universities, adult education facilities, theatres, cinemas, museums, recreational facilities, or community halls. Few are still referred to as mechanics' institutes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roads & Traffic Authority
The Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA) was an Statutory authority, agency of the Government of New South Wales responsible for major road infrastructure, licensing of drivers, and registration of motor vehicles. The RTA directly managed state roads and provided funding to Local government in Australia, local councils for regional and local roads. In addition, with assistance from the federal government, the RTA also managed the NSW national highway system. The agency was abolished in 2011 and replaced by Roads & Maritime Services. History The Department of Main Roads (New South Wales), Department of Main Roads (DMR) was established in November 1932, and undertook works across New South Wales, including maintenance of all major roads into Sydney and programs of road reconstruction, construction, upgrading and rerouting. The DMR was also responsible for many ferries and bridges in New South Wales. On 16 January 1989, the Department of Main Roads, Department of Motor Transport, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medlow Bath, New South Wales
Medlow Bath (Postcodes in Australia, postcode: 2780) is a village located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains (Australia), Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. Located between and , its altitude is about . It is about west-north-west of the Sydney central business district and north-west of Katoomba. At the 2016 Australian census, 2016 census, Medlow Bath had a population of 611 people. Description and history Medlow Bath is set in a semi-rural area which includes fire-prone eucalypt forest, and has been subject to Bushfires in Australia, bushfire threats many times during its history. The Hydro Majestic Hotel was developed by Sydney businessman, Mark Foy (businessman), Mark Foy in the early years of the twentieth century and was the main economic activity in the area, until bushfires nearly destroyed the hotel in the summer of 2003. There is an elaborate network of walking tracks, which were developed in the bushland between the hotel and the escarpment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
