Dondingalong, New South Wales
| Dondingalong Kempsey, New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Dondingalong | |
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| Coordinates | 31°07′00″S 152°44′00″E / 31.11667°S 152.73333°E |
| Population | 664 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2440 |
| Location | 14 km (9 mi) SW of Kempsey |
| LGA(s) | Kempsey Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Oxley |
| Federal division(s) | Cowper |
Dondingalong is a locality in the Kempsey Shire of New South Wales, Australia.[2] It had a population of 664 as of the 2016 census.[1]
Community facilities[edit]
The Dondingalong Bush Fire Brigade was formally established in August 1981 but had existed in some form since 1942.[3]
The Dondingalong Multi-Purpose Centre is located at the Kalateenee Recreational Reserve.[3]
The Dondingalong Off-Road Circuit, operated by the Kempsey Macleay Off Road Club, located off Gowings Hill Road, is a popular racing venue.[4]
The Pipers Creek Grove (also known as Dondingalong Organic Bushfoods) bushfood plantation is located at Dondingalong.[5]
History[edit]
Dondingalong Public School opened in 1865, was half-time with Sherwood from 1872 to 1876, closed from 1876 to 1881 and was half-time with Sherwood from 1881 to 1882. It operated as a full-time school from 1882 to 1916, during 1918, and from 1928 until it was closed permanently in 1965.[6]
A postal receiving office at Dondingalong opened on 1 August 1896, became a post office on 1 July 1927, and closed on 30 June 1931.[7]
The former Dondingalong Uniting Church (formerly a Wesleyan and Methodist church) opened in 1892. It has closed and been sold.[8]
Dondingalong was affected by a bushfire on 12 February 2017, which destroyed two homes, seven outbuildings, fencing and stock.[9]
Heritage listings[edit]
Dondingalong has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Bonnie Corner Road, Kumbatine National Park: Pipers Creek Lime Kilns[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dondingalong (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Extract". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Dondingalong". Rural Fire Service Association. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Dondingalong Off Road Challenge". Hunter Valley Off Road Racing Association. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Pipers Creek Grove". Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Dondingalong". School History Search. Department of Education. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Dondingalong". Post Office Reference. Premier Postal. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Dondingalong Uniting Church - Former". churchesaustralia.org. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Long road ahead for victims of Dondingalong bushfire". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ "Pipers Creek Lime Kilns". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01856. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
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