Australia's youngest towns.
Submitted: Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 11:33
ThreadID:
85987
Views:
4167
Replies:
4
FollowUps:
11
This Thread has been Archived
Fab72
Hello All,
In my travels, for work and pleasure, I have come across signs proclaiming certain towns to be the oldest gazetted town in that particular state.......But what are Australia's youngest towns by state?
Here in SA, I'm guessing it might be
Roxby Downs. Am I right?
I'm reading a book ATM called "Outback Spirit" which mentions Mount Beauty in Vic as being established in 1945...that seems reasonably
young too, but is there a town younger in Vic?
So what are the newest towns in each State/Territory? Does anyone know?
Fab.
Reply By: Member - Doug T (NT) - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 11:54
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 11:54
Only just a guess for Qld , it could be Moranbah.
.
AnswerID:
452902
Follow Up By: Fab72 - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 11:59
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 11:59
That's two guesses for Moranbah then Doug... I was thinking the same as you.
Cheers....will do a wee bit more Googling on the subject.
The info doesn't seem to be readily available :(
Fab.
FollowupID:
725653
Reply By: get outmore - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:10
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:10
Kununnurra turns 50 this year I think in WA
AnswerID:
452910
Follow Up By: equinox - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:34
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:34
Wickham, 40 this year.
FollowupID:
725669
Follow Up By: equinox - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:38
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:38
Paraburdoo, 39 this year.
FollowupID:
725670
Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:52
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 13:52
hi fab
i'm thinking maybe mt
tom price township would be about the same vintage as parabardoo
cheers barry
FollowupID:
725673
Follow Up By: Fab72 - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 16:02
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 16:02
Thanks guys...that'll give me something to read up about over the next few days at least.
Seems like most new towns being gazetted these days are borne out of the mining boom.
Thanks again.
Fab.
FollowupID:
725679
Follow Up By: Member - Roger B (VIC) - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 19:29
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 19:29
How about
Weipa ???
FollowupID:
725710
Follow Up By: Member Boroma 604 - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 20:50
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 20:50
Gooday,
Dysart and Glenden were both established
well after Moranbah, both in the Coal Country in the
Bowen Basin.
Cheers,
Boroma 604.
FollowupID:
725730
Follow Up By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 22:42
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 22:42
Tom Price & Para were "mining towns" before becoming "normalised" and turning them into towns ....... dont remember the dates but the Shire of Ashburton would be able to tell you that really quick....
Weipa probally was the same ..........
Talking of "towns", we just called into "Mary Kathleen" .. yes was also a "town", well worth a visit if you have seen the old photos it is different driving around the old roads eh... kids loved it
Cheers
Joe
FollowupID:
725746
Follow Up By: Fab72 - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 16:24
Monday, May 02, 2011 at 16:24
Thanks again guys. This topic is sure to consume a bit of my time over the next few COLD winter months.
Cheers...Fab.
FollowupID:
725811
Follow Up By: Member - Roger B (VIC) - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 17:16
Monday, May 02, 2011 at 17:16
Stayed at Glenden a couple of years ago. The caravan park has great spotless facilities, and is run by the mines. Ate in the miners mess very cheaply, and it was better than most top restaurants. If you're passing nearby, give it a go. Cheers.
Roger B...
FollowupID:
725815
Follow Up By: Fab72 - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 17:22
Monday, May 02, 2011 at 17:22
Thanks Roger. Will keep that in mind.
When we're away, we tend to try and eat at local clubs rather than pubs and restaurants.
Suburban footy clubs, darts clubs, bowling clubs and even RSL's. Much cheaper, better crowd of people, way better food and the money goes back into supporting the local club which generally sponsors local charaties. Keeps the kids....and some big kids off the streets.
Fab.
FollowupID:
725820
Reply By: SIF4X4 - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 18:16
Monday, May 02, 2011 at 18:16
What about
Jabiru, NT? Town was built around 1980/81?
Cheers
Spero
AnswerID:
453075
Reply By: Curlynan - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 22:32
Monday, May 02, 2011 at 22:32
You may be right about
Roxby Downs in SA Fab72. It was built in 1987, surveyed in 1986. A joint venture between the government and the mining company. We visited there for the first time about 3 weeks ago and it is quite a modern looking town. I looked it up on Wikipedia as i was intersted to find out a little more about the town. Truly amazed at the education available in the town from pre-school to TAFE. Not a bad little shopping centre and very neat housing areas and main street.
AnswerID:
453112