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The Pilgrim Inn was built c. 1825. It was a significant element in the area for some time, but eventually decayed. The remains, which are now adjacent to McDonald's, are heritage-listed.<ref>[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1170329 State Heritage Register]</ref>
The Pilgrim Inn was built c. 1825. It was a significant element in the area for some time, but eventually decayed. The remains, which are now adjacent to McDonald's, are heritage-listed.<ref>[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1170329 State Heritage Register]</ref>


The Rev. Joshua Hargrave became a major presence in the area in the early 20th. century, and a significant force in the growth of Blaxland as a village, especially south Blaxland. He built the first church in the area and, with his family and the Calver family, is associated with four homes that still survive: Tanfield in Hope Street, Menahne in Hope Street, Rosedale in View Street and Nardi in View Street. The homes are all heritage-listed.<ref name="State Heritage Register">[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1170531 State Heritage Register]</ref> On the 15th of November 2017 the electorate of Blaxland returned the highest <nowiki>''No''</nowiki> vote in the country for the [[Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://marriagesurvey.abs.gov.au/results/downloads.html|title=Download Results|date=15 November 2017|work=marriagesurvey.abs.gov.au|quote=For breakdown of results by electorate download the Response.xls file and refer to table 2}}</ref>.
The Rev. Joshua Hargrave became a major presence in the area in the early 20th. century, and a significant force in the growth of Blaxland as a village, especially south Blaxland. He built the first church in the area and, with his family and the Calver family, is associated with four homes that still survive: Tanfield in Hope Street, Menahne in Hope Street, Rosedale in View Street and Nardi in View Street. The homes are all heritage-listed.<ref name="State Heritage Register">[http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=1170531 State Heritage Register]</ref>
On the 15th of November 2017 the electorate of Blaxland returned the highest <nowiki>''No''</nowiki> vote in the country for the [[Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://marriagesurvey.abs.gov.au/results/downloads.html|title=Download Results|date=15 November 2017|work=marriagesurvey.abs.gov.au|quote=For breakdown of results by electorate download the Response.xls file and refer to table 2}}</ref>.


==Transport==
==Transport==

Revision as of 10:50, 15 November 2017

Blaxland
New South Wales
Remains of Pilgrim Inn, c. 1825
Blaxland is located in New South Wales
Blaxland
Blaxland
Coordinates33°45′S 150°37′E / 33.750°S 150.617°E / -33.750; 150.617
Population7,330 (2011 census)[1]
Established1830
Postcode(s)2774
Elevation234 m (768 ft)
Location70 km (43 mi) west of Sydney
LGA(s)City of Blue Mountains
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Macquarie
Localities around Blaxland:
Warrimoo Mount Riverview Emu Heights
Blaxland
Glenbrook

Blaxland is a town in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. Blaxland is located 70 kilometres west of Sydney in the local government area of the City of Blue Mountains. It is at an altitude of 234 metres and borders the townships/suburbs of Glenbrook, Mount Riverview and Warrimoo.

History

Blaxland is named for Gregory Blaxland who along with William Lawson and William Wentworth, led the exploration that discovered a route over the Blue Mountains in 1813. Prior to 1879 the area was known as Wascoe.

The Pilgrim Inn was built c. 1825. It was a significant element in the area for some time, but eventually decayed. The remains, which are now adjacent to McDonald's, are heritage-listed.[2]

The Rev. Joshua Hargrave became a major presence in the area in the early 20th. century, and a significant force in the growth of Blaxland as a village, especially south Blaxland. He built the first church in the area and, with his family and the Calver family, is associated with four homes that still survive: Tanfield in Hope Street, Menahne in Hope Street, Rosedale in View Street and Nardi in View Street. The homes are all heritage-listed.[3]

On the 15th of November 2017 the electorate of Blaxland returned the highest ''No'' vote in the country for the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey[4].

Transport

Blaxland railway station is on the Blue Mountains Line of the NSW TrainLink intercity network. It is a disability-accessible station.

Commercial area

The village of Blaxland received a major overhaul in 2001 with the widening of the Great Western Highway. This work included the controversial planting of Canary Island Palm trees along the highway, but also created space for more shops and led to many refurbishments. These changes, combined with the upgrade of Blaxland Station, have improved business in Blaxland.

Local businesses include:

  • Blue Wail Coffeehouse
  • Como Restaurant, winner of a Good Food Guide Chef's Hat award for 2008.
  • Supa IGA Supermarket
  • Commonwealth Bank
  • Subway sandwich bar
  • McDonald's restaurant, the only McDonald's in the Blue Mountains
  • Blaxland Day and Night Pharmacy
  • The CLAY POT Cafe
  • Blaxland Newsagency with Officesmart
  • Brooklands Village shopping centre

Blaxland also has a small industrial estate and the only remaining land fill waste facility in the Blue Mountains.

Services

Schools

  • Blaxland High School
  • Blaxland East Public School
  • Blaxland Public School

Sport and recreation

Blaxland includes the Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass tracks. The Lennox bridge(Lapstone Hill) and Knapsack Viaduct could be approached via Mitchell's Pass, but,do further investigation if planning to hike some or all of the way there. It is home to the Blaxland Redbacks soccer and netball teams. The Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway, on Grahame St (see map detail above), open to visitors on the 1st Sunday each month (10am to 4pm).If walking back to Blaxland station after visiting the Miniature Railway, consider taking Layton Ave. which will take you past the facilities of the service station and McDonald's.

It is also the home of the 1st Blaxland Scout group [5]

Gallery

  • Pilgrim Inn, c. 1920s
    Pilgrim Inn, c. 1920s
  • Tanfield, part of a heritage-listed group of homes in Hope and View Streets[3]
    Tanfield, part of a heritage-listed group of homes in Hope and View Streets[3]
  • Menahne, a heritage-listed home in Hope Street
    Menahne, a heritage-listed home in Hope Street
  • Rosedale, a heritage-listed home in View Street
    Rosedale, a heritage-listed home in View Street
  • Blaxland Presbyterian Church, Wilson Way
    Blaxland Presbyterian Church, Wilson Way

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Blaxland (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 April 2015. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ State Heritage Register
  3. ^ a b State Heritage Register
  4. ^ "Download Results". marriagesurvey.abs.gov.au. 15 November 2017. For breakdown of results by electorate download the Response.xls file and refer to table 2
  5. ^ http://www.whitepages.com.au/wp/li/1st-blaxland-scout-group--blaxland-nsw-N13W.html

External links

Media related to Blaxland, New South Wales at Wikimedia Commons

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