Abernethy, New South Wales
| Abernethy City of Cessnock, New South Wales |
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Remains of old Aberdare South Colliery
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| Population | 211 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2325 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Abernethy is a small town in the City of Cessnock, in the Hunter Region in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Abernethy is located 8 kilometres south-east of the town of Cessnock, NSW and is adjacent to Werakata National Park and the Aberdare State Forest. The town was founded near a coal mine and some of the historic buildings remain (including the Abernethy Hotel which now operates as a guest house).
Mining history
The town's origins lie in the establishment of the Aberdare South Colliery which was operated by Caledonian Collieries Limited.[2] The town was laid out in 1906 and the mine commenced operation in 1913. The mine closed in 1927.[3]
Some structures of the old Colliery are still present on the site including the winder house, the chimney stack and dam.
Bushfire in 2002
On 19 October 2002, a large bushfire in Abernethy claimed the life of Sydney businessman Ronald Gillett, destroyed six homes and damaged many more.
A 2004 inquest found that the fire was deliberately lit "by persons unknown". A subsequent inquest reached a similar conclusion in 2008.[4] In February 2010, Police announced a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the arsonist.[5]
See also
References
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- "They called it Siberia : the story of the South Maitland 'coal rush', Aberdare South Colliery and Abernethy village" by Neville Robinson (NLA Catalogue Ref)
External links
- "Rural East Precinct" - Cessnock City Council area profile
- Abernethy Guest House
- Photo of old Aberdare South Colliery Buildings
