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Originally known as "The Country Estate", Aberglasslyn was surrounded by paddocks and [[bushland]] which have now been developed into numerous sub-divisions such as "The Sanctuary" and "Weblands Wonderland". Aberglasslyn provides views of the hills of Maitland Vale and Rosebrook, situated near the [[Hunter River (New South Wales)|Hunter River]]. It still retains some bushland which has been listed as a [[nature reserve]]. |
Originally known as "The Country Estate", Aberglasslyn was surrounded by paddocks and [[bushland]] which have now been developed into numerous sub-divisions such as "The Sanctuary" and "Weblands Wonderland". Aberglasslyn provides views of the hills of Maitland Vale and Rosebrook, situated near the [[Hunter River (New South Wales)|Hunter River]]. It still retains some bushland which has been listed as a [[nature reserve]]. |
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Aberglasslyn House (circa 1840), a private residence, looks over a bend in the Hunter River and is built completely out of [[sandstone]]. Aberglasslyn House is one of the most important early Colonial homes in Australia. With its vast cellars, this early stone mansion has the potential to become the only "chateau style" boutique vineyard in the Hunter. It was built by George Hobler, and designed by [[John Verge]] who was born in [[Christchurch, Dorset]], England.<ref>http://www.nationaltrust.com.au/aberglasslyn.html</ref> |
Aberglasslyn House (circa 1840), a private residence, looks over a bend in the Hunter River and is built completely out of [[sandstone]]. Aberglasslyn House is one of the most important early Colonial homes in Australia. With its vast cellars, this early stone mansion has the potential to become the only "chateau style" boutique vineyard in the Hunter. It was built by George Hobler, and designed by [[John Verge]] who was born in [[Christchurch, Dorset]], England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaltrust.com.au/aberglasslyn.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-10-27 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106150016/http://www.nationaltrust.com.au/aberglasslyn.html |archivedate=2009-01-06 |df= }}</ref> |
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The name is said to be a combination of "[[Aberdeen]]" and "[[Glasgow]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55185386 |title=PLACE NAMES. |newspaper=[[The Australian Women's Weekly]]|date=13 May 1964 |accessdate=22 February 2011 |page=61 |publisher=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
The name is said to be a combination of "[[Aberdeen]]" and "[[Glasgow]]".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55185386 |title=PLACE NAMES. |newspaper=[[The Australian Women's Weekly]]|date=13 May 1964 |accessdate=22 February 2011 |page=61 |publisher=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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| Aberglasslyn Maitland, New South Wales | |
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 Aberglasslyn House | |
| Population | 2,857 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2320 |
| LGA(s) | City of Maitland |
| Region | Hunter |
| State electorate(s) | Maitland |
| Federal division(s) | Paterson |
Aberglasslyn is a rapidly expanding suburb of Maitland, located in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales Australia.
Description and history
Originally known as "The Country Estate", Aberglasslyn was surrounded by paddocks and bushland which have now been developed into numerous sub-divisions such as "The Sanctuary" and "Weblands Wonderland". Aberglasslyn provides views of the hills of Maitland Vale and Rosebrook, situated near the Hunter River. It still retains some bushland which has been listed as a nature reserve.
Aberglasslyn House (circa 1840), a private residence, looks over a bend in the Hunter River and is built completely out of sandstone. Aberglasslyn House is one of the most important early Colonial homes in Australia. With its vast cellars, this early stone mansion has the potential to become the only "chateau style" boutique vineyard in the Hunter. It was built by George Hobler, and designed by John Verge who was born in Christchurch, Dorset, England.[2]
The name is said to be a combination of "Aberdeen" and "Glasgow".[3]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Aberglasslyn (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "PLACE NAMES". The Australian Women's Weekly. National Library of Australia. 13 May 1964. p. 61. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
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