Lovedale New South Wales | |
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Coordinates | 32°46′54.3″S 151°23′04.1″E / 32.781750°S 151.384472°E |
Population | 485 ( 2016 census) [1] |
Postcode(s) | 2325 |
Location |
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LGA(s) | City of Cessnock |
Region | Hunter |
County | Northumberland County |
Parish | Allandale |
State electorate(s) | Cessnock |
Federal division(s) | Hunter |
Lovedale is a locality in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. [2] [3] It is two hours from Sydney, 30 minutes from Newcastle, and is connected to the Hunter Expressway. [4] The name is believed to be a combination of one of the early European families, the Loves, with the memories of the hills and dales of Yorkshire. [5] At the 2016 census, it had a population of 485. [1]
A major wine producing area since the 1800s when wheat and general produce farming turned to grapes, [5] James Busby was vital in establishing the Hunter Valley as a key wine region by purchasing many properties in and around the Lovedale area. [5] European settlement can be traced back to 1825 with significant land grants along Black Creek. [5]
It is famous for the Lovedale Long Lunch which is a two-day festival held in May. [6]
Rothbury Cemetery is an Anglican cemetery dating back to 1851. [5] Joseph Broadbent Holmes established the land in 1842. [7] His house hosted church services until 1867. [7] Alfred Glennie offered two acres for a churchyard and fifty pounds towards the cost of a church on 12 August 1886. [7] St Paul was opened by William Tyrrell on 15 December 1867. The church no longer stands on the site and its timber was purchased by Errol Mears to build a dairy shed. [7] It is still used as a public cemetery by Cessnock City Council. [7]
Emma's Cottage is a historic home. [5]
Lovedale New South Wales | |
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Coordinates | 32°46′54.3″S 151°23′04.1″E / 32.781750°S 151.384472°E |
Population | 485 ( 2016 census) [1] |
Postcode(s) | 2325 |
Location |
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LGA(s) | City of Cessnock |
Region | Hunter |
County | Northumberland County |
Parish | Allandale |
State electorate(s) | Cessnock |
Federal division(s) | Hunter |
Lovedale is a locality in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. [2] [3] It is two hours from Sydney, 30 minutes from Newcastle, and is connected to the Hunter Expressway. [4] The name is believed to be a combination of one of the early European families, the Loves, with the memories of the hills and dales of Yorkshire. [5] At the 2016 census, it had a population of 485. [1]
A major wine producing area since the 1800s when wheat and general produce farming turned to grapes, [5] James Busby was vital in establishing the Hunter Valley as a key wine region by purchasing many properties in and around the Lovedale area. [5] European settlement can be traced back to 1825 with significant land grants along Black Creek. [5]
It is famous for the Lovedale Long Lunch which is a two-day festival held in May. [6]
Rothbury Cemetery is an Anglican cemetery dating back to 1851. [5] Joseph Broadbent Holmes established the land in 1842. [7] His house hosted church services until 1867. [7] Alfred Glennie offered two acres for a churchyard and fifty pounds towards the cost of a church on 12 August 1886. [7] St Paul was opened by William Tyrrell on 15 December 1867. The church no longer stands on the site and its timber was purchased by Errol Mears to build a dairy shed. [7] It is still used as a public cemetery by Cessnock City Council. [7]
Emma's Cottage is a historic home. [5]