Tambar Springs, New South Wales
| Tambar Springs New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 War memorial, claimed to be the first World War I memorial in New South Wales | |
  Tambar Springs | |
| Coordinates | 31°21′0″S 149°50′0″E / 31.35000°S 149.83333°ECoordinates: 31°21′0″S 149°50′0″E / 31.35000°S 149.83333°E |
| Population | 187 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2381 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Gunnedah Shire Council |
| State electorate(s) | Tamworth |
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes, New England |
Tambar Springs is a town in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, Tambar Springs and the surrounding area had a population of 187.[1]
Geography[]
The town is in the Gunnedah Shire Council local government area, 417 kilometres (259 mi) north west of the state capital, Sydney.
History[]
Tambar Springs was opened up for grazing in the 1830s. Closer settlement began in 1868 and the village was proclaimed twenty years later in 1888.[2]
The Tambar Springs war memorial was erected in December 1918 at a total cost of £400. It is thought to be the first World War I memorial built in New South Wales.[3]
In addition, Tambar Springs also had the largest number of men per capita enlisted in the Australian Army, over both world wars.[citation needed]
Fossils[]
Nearby Tambar Springs is a significant palaeontology site; a typical Pleistocene assemblage. Between 1979 and 1984, the Australian Museum excavated a complete Diprotodon skeleton as well as a pelvis and femur.[4]
Anglican Church
Community Hall
General Store
Catholic Church
Royal Hotel
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tambar Springs (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Tambar Springs, New South Wales". AboutAustralia.com.su. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
- ^ McLean, Ron (11 November 2001). "Battle still raged as village paid homage" (PDF). Namoi Valley Independent. Namoi Valle. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 July 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
- ^ "Tambar Springs Palaeontological Site, Mullaley Rd, Tambar Springs, NSW, Australia (Place ID 103557)". Australian Heritage Database. Department of the Environment. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
External links[]
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