Central is an urban locality around Central railway station in

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, Australia. It is located in the

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and is part of the

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of the

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. The locality is in the inner-city suburbs of

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and Haymarket and is close to

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. The postcode is 2000. A bus interchange served by

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and

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services is located outside Central railway station in Eddy Avenue. Belmore Park, a famous gathering place in Sydney's history, is located opposite the railway station. Special events are often held in Belmore Park, such as Chinese New Year celebrations, which include animal lanterns.

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Image:Central Pig.jpg, "Central Pig"

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