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North Richmond, New South Wales
North Richmond is a town in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Richmond is located north-west of the Sydney in the Local government in Australia, local government area of the City of Hawkesbury. It is separated from the town of Richmond, New South Wales, Richmond to its south-east by pasture land and the Hawkesbury River. North Richmond is not part of Sydney metropolitan area, however it is considered part of the Regions of Sydney, Greater Sydney region. History The Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country, traditional land owners of the town and surrounding district are the Darug people. In the early years of European Settlement, the area was known as Enfield. The name was changed at a later date during the 19th century to avoid confusion with Enfield, New South Wales, Enfield in Sydney's west. While located to the west of the town of Richmond, it is thought to have been named North Richmond because it was north of Richmond Hill. This hill was named by Gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bells Line Of Road
Bells Line of Road is a major road located in New South Wales, Australia, providing an alternative crossing of the Blue Mountains to the Great Western Highway. The eastern terminus of the road is in , 51 km northwest of Sydney, where the road continues eastward as Kurrajong Road, which intersects the A9. The western terminus of the road is in , in the Blue Mountains, where the road continues as the Chifley Road. The route, part of the traditional Aboriginal pathway network, was shown to Archibald Bell, Jr. by Darug men Emery and Cogy in 1823. Subsequently, he was accompanied by the Government Assistant Surveyor and the route marked was known as Bell's Line, to be later cleared to become the second road across the Blue Mountains. Due to its condition and the gradients around Mount Tomah it was rarely used before World War II. The road was improved between 1939 and 1943, as an alternative to the Great Western Highway for the war effort. At the same time that it was improved, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cricket
Cricket is a Bat-and-ball games, bat-and-ball game played between two Sports team, teams of eleven players on a cricket field, field, at the centre of which is a cricket pitch, pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two Bail (cricket), bails (small sticks) balanced on three stump (cricket), stumps. Two players from the Batting (cricket), batting team, the striker and nonstriker, stand in front of either wicket holding Cricket bat, bats, while one player from the Fielding (cricket), fielding team, the bowler, Bowling (cricket), bowls the Cricket ball, ball toward the striker's wicket from the opposite end of the pitch. The striker's goal is to hit the bowled ball with the bat and then switch places with the nonstriker, with the batting team scoring one Run (cricket), run for each of these swaps. Runs are also scored when the ball reaches the Boundary (cricket), boundary of the field or when the ball is bowled Illegal delivery (cricket), illegally. The fielding tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berambing, New South Wales
Berambing is a rural locality in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. The settlement is clustered around the Bells Line of Road, between Windsor and Lithgow, west of Bilpin. It is situated across both the City of Hawkesbury and City of Blue Mountains local government areas. The settlement had a population of 106 people at the . Berambing is known for its apple, nuts and stone fruit orchards. The natural environment of the area attracts visitors, and the village is in close proximity to the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden and the Wollemi and Blue Mountains national parks. History Aboriginal occupation The Berambing locality is within the traditional territory of the Darkiñung people (known as ‘The Branch’ natives by European settlers after their first contact in the vicinity of the Grose River, a tributary of the Hawkesbury River, near Richmond). The Aboriginal people used the term 'Wollombi' or 'Wollemi' to describe themselves or their country. The peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurrajong, New South Wales
Kurrajong is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. Kurrajong is located north-west of Sydney, in the Local government in Australia, local government area of the City of Hawkesbury. Kurrajong is located to the west of the Hawkesbury River on the lower slopes of the Blue Mountains (Australia), Blue Mountains. It is north-west of Richmond, New South Wales, Richmond on the Bells Line of Road, with Kurrajong Hills, New South Wales, Kurrajong Hills and Kurrajong Heights, New South Wales, Kurrajong Heights further west on this road. History Kurrajong is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy the village's peaceful atmosphere and attractive natural surrounds. Kurrajong is an Indigenous Australian, Aboriginal name for several species of Australian trees in the genus ''Brachychiton'', which once grew in abundance in the area. The bark fibres were used to make fishing nets, ropes and baskets. The area is on traditional Dharug land and was first settled by Europeans aroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grose Vale, New South Wales
Grose Vale is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the City of Hawkesbury. It was previously known as South Kurrajong. Many historic properties are located in Grose Vale including "Lemon Forest" originally owned by the Lamrock family as well as a number of homes owned by the Dunston and Ezzy families. Population In the , Grose Vale recorded a population of 1,272 people. 83.3% of people were born in Australia and 90.1% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion in Grose Vale were Catholic 32.5%, No Religion 31.6% and Anglican 18.4%. Geography The suburb consists of mostly semi-rural properties around 5 to in size. Entry into the suburb is via Grose Vale Road running from Grose Wold to the East, and the village of Kurrajong to the North. Amenities The suburb has no footpaths and only sparse street-lighting. The parts of Grose Vale nearest Kurrajong have town water and/or sewer lines. The major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freemans Reach, New South Wales
Freemans Reach is a town in New South Wales, Australia. Freemans Reach is located 65 kilometres north-west of Sydney in the local government area of the City of Hawkesbury. It is bounded in the south by the Hawkesbury River The Hawkesbury River, or Hawkesbury-Nepean River (Dharug language, Dharug: Dyarubbin) is a river located northwest of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Hawkesbury River and its associated main tributary, the Nepean River, almost encircle .... Population In the 2021 Census, there were 2,049 people in Freemans Reach. 84.2% of people were born in Australia and 89.4% of people spoke only English at home, with the most common ancestries being Australian 41.4%, English 37.2%, Maltese 13.7%, Irish 10.6% and Scottish 8.9%. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 32.0%, No Religion 31.6% and Anglican 18.8%. References Suburbs of Sydney City of Hawkesbury Hawkesbury River {{Sydney-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossodia, New South Wales
Glossodia is a small town in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Glossodia is located 68 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Hawkesbury. History Glossodia was formerly known as "Currency Creek" and its name was changed in 1922. The name Glossodia originates from a small genus of mostly purple orchids Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Orchids are cosmopolitan plants that are found in almost every habitat on Earth ... from Australia, which grow in the area. Population According to the , there were 2,865 residents in Glossodia. 89.1% of people were born in Australia and 93.2% of people spoke only English at home. The most common ancestries were Australian 46.2%, English 43.1%, Scottish 9.5%, Maltese 9.2% and Irish 9.0%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windsor Railway Station, Sydney
Windsor railway station is a heritage-listed suburban railway station located on the Richmond line, serving the Sydney suburb of Windsor. It is served by Sydney Trains T1 Western Line and T5 Cumberland Line services. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. History Windsor station opened on 1 December 1864 coinciding with that of the Richmond line. It was constructed by W & A Elphinstone. The original station building was a combination residence and office, as were built at Riverstone railway station and Mulgrave railway station on the same line. This was purchased and relocated to be converted into a private home in Milhelm Street. A major upgrade of most stations on the line occurred in the 1880s, including Windsor. In April 1883 the contract for a brick station building and platform was awarded to G. Jones. The station was rebuilt with the goods yard including the brick faced platform. The present brick platform building da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond Railway Station, Sydney
Richmond railway station is the heritage-listed terminus railway station of the Richmond railway line, Richmond line, serving the City of Hawkesbury suburb of Richmond, New South Wales, Richmond, in New South Wales, Australia. It is served by Sydney Trains' North Shore & Western Line, T1 Western and Cumberland Line, T5 Cumberland line services. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. History The Richmond line opened on 1 December 1864 as a rural branch line in response to the area's success as a farming district and its location at the intersection of two stock routes. In 1856, a petition for the establishment of a railway from the residents of Windsor, New South Wales, Windsor and Richmond had been presented to the Government of New South Wales, Government. In 1860 a grant of (Pounds)57,000 was approved for a railway between Blacktown and Windsor. In the following year it was increased to (Pounds)60,000 for a railway between Blacktown and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busways
Busways is an Australian bus company operating services in Sydney, and in the Central Coast, Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales and Adelaide. It is the largest privately owned bus operator in Australia. History The origins of Busways can be traced to 1942 when Dick Rowe commenced a hire car service from Rooty Hill to Plumpton. In 1946 Rowe purchased his first bus and further expansion saw a depot established in Plumpton in 1958.The History of Busways Busways In 1958, in partnership with Fred Bowman, Rowe purchased Parramatta-Villawood Bus Service followed by [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colo High School
Colo High School is a government-funded co-educational comprehensive secondary day school, located on the Bells Line of Road in , on the north-western outskirts of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1978, the school caters for approximately 1,000 students enrolled at the school from Year 7 to Year 12; and the school is operated by the New South Wales Department of Education. History Colo High School was established in 1978 in demountable buildings at North Richmond. The current permanent site was occupied in 1980. The blue and white colours were chosen to match colours selected by the Uniform Committee. Sam Weller, the school's first Deputy Principal, suggested using the school building plan as a basis for the logo. David Stone, founding Mathematics teacher, drew up the design which was accepted as the school badge. The shape also represents the Tree Of Knowledge, and its three sections, Students, Staff and the Community. See also * List of government sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yobarnie Keyline Farm
Yobarnie Keyline Farm is a heritage-listed former experimental farm and now pastoral property at 108 Grose Vale Road, North Richmond, New South Wales, an outer suburb of Sydney, Australia. It was designed by P.A. Yeomans and built by him from 1943 to 1964. It is also known as Redbank North Richmond and Belmont Park. The property is owned by Redbank Communities Pty Ltd. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 8 March 2013. History The original inhabitants of the Hawkesbury district were known as the Darug tribe of Aborigines, also known as ''Dharug'' or ''Daruk''. Their name for the Hawkesbury River was recorded as ''Deerubbin'' and ''Venrubbin''. North Richmond North Richmond was originally known as the village of Enfield. It is marked on the Parish of Currency, County Cook maps. The name was changed at a later date in the 19th century to avoid confusion with Enfield in Sydney's (inner) west. This interesting little township in the Hawkesbury has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
