Ashford, New South Wales
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| Population: | 635[1] |
| Postcode: | 2361 |
| Elevation: | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| LGA: | Inverell Shire |
| County: | Arrawatta |
| State electorate: | Northern Tablelands |
| Federal Division: | New England |
Ashford is a small farming community in the New England region of New South Wales, close to the Queensland border.
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[edit] History
Frazer's Creek Post Office opened on 1 January 1853 and was renamed Ashford in 1863[2].
The town was the seat of the Ashford Shire before amalgamation with adjacent shires including Inverell and Macintyre Shire. The tobacco farms that were a primary industry in the area have all disappeared and the coalmine has closed. Farms in the area today produce mostly Merino wool and beef cattle.
[edit] Today
Ashford has a school, basic shops, churches, and recreation and entertainment facilities provide the essentials. It is the hub of a large agricultural area, an active retirement community, and regional tourism. Local attractions include Pindari Dam on the Severn River, MacIntyre Falls, and Ashford Caves at Kwiambal National Park.
[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Ashford (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC16099&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=NSW&country=. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
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