Ardlethan, New South Wales
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| Ardlethan New South Wales |
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 A shop at Ardlethan |
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| Population: | 406 (2001 census) | ||||||
| Postcode: | 2665 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 204 m (669 ft) | ||||||
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| LGA: | Coolamon Shire Council | ||||||
| County: | Bourke | ||||||
| State District: | Murrumbidgee | ||||||
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Ardlethan is a small service town located in the Coolamon Shire in New South Wales, Australia. Ardlethan is located at the intersection of the Burley Griffin Way and Newell Highway[2] At the 2001 census, Ardlethan had a population of 406.[3]
Ardlethan lays claim to be the birthplace of the Australian kelpie.[4]
[edit] History
Ardlethan was established in the 19th century after gold was discovered but gold mining was shortlived.
In 1961, tin mining started in the town, and continued until 1986. The tin mine was reopened in late 2001 but closed in mid 2004 after Marlborough Resources was placed under voluntary administration and lower-than-expected tin reserves[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Travelmate
- ^ Coolamon Shire Council Retrieved 1 January 2007.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). Ardlethan (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-06-30.
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald - Retrieved 1 January 2007.
- ^ Findarticles.com - Retrieved 1 January 2006.
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