Campbelltown, New South Wales

Campbelltown
Queen Street in Campbelltown
State :  Australia State : New South Wales City : 16 Founded : 1820
Coordinates : 34 ° 4 ′  S , 150 ° 49 ′  E Coordinates: 34 ° 4 ′  S , 150 ° 49 ′  E
Residents : 12,566 (2016)
Time zone : AEST (UTC + 10) Postal code : 2560 LGA : Campbelltown City

Campbelltown is a city in the east of the Australian state of New South Wales . It is located about 50 km southwest of Sydney city ​​center and is the administrative center of the Local Government Area Campbelltown City .

history

The city was named after Elizabeth Macquarie (born Campbell , 1778-1835), the wife of the former governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie . Originally called Campbell Town , it was then simplified to Campbelltown .

Early settlement

The area that later became Campbelltown was once home to the Tharawal Aboriginal tribe . Not long after the First Fleet arrived in Sydney in 1788, a small herd of six cattle escaped and was nowhere to be found by British settlers for seven years. But the Tharawal discovered the cows. They immortalized a number of cows with particularly pronounced horns in a rock drawing in Bull Cave near Campbelltown. The natives described the cows to British explorers, and in 1795 the British found a herd of about 60 cattle grazing in an area called Camden .

The colonial administration wanted the herd and forbade the killing of the cattle and settlements in the area. But John Macarthur , who wanted to introduce sheep farming in the colony, took a liking to the pastureland. He convinced the British government to repeal the resolution of the colonial administration and to leave him 20 km² of land south of the Nepean River in 1805. Four years later, more land between Camden and Liverpool was given to farmers.

The Tharawal initially worked with the farmers, but during a drought in 1814 a number of members of the neighboring Gundangara tribe moved to the area in search of food. Tensions arose between the British and the Gundangara, which led to skirmishes with scores of deaths on both sides. Governor Macquarie felt that a permanent settlement would bring order to the area, so in 1820 Campbell Town was founded.

Development of the city

Queen Street in Campbelltown (1893). Photo from the Campbelltown City Library

The settlement developed slowly at first, especially after Macquarie's return to England. It was not until 1831 that the residents took possession of the city's land. Nevertheless, the most famous incident occurred in Campbelltown during this time: in 1826 the farmer Frederick Fisher suddenly disappeared . According to a local legend, his ghost appeared, perched on a purlin over a creek south of the city, and pointed to a place where his body was later excavated. To commemorate this incident, the Fisher's Ghost Festival is held in Campbelltown every November today .

In the following decades the city's population increased steadily. In 1858 the Southern Railway Line was extended to Campbelltown and led to further settlements. In 1882 a city council was elected, which enabled serious city administration. Campbelltown was the first country town in New South Wales to receive its own water supply in 1888, and between the two world wars a power station was built to supply the residents with electrical energy.

In the early 1960s, the New South Wales Planning Department declared Campbelltown to be a satellite city of Sydney and a central center for the area southwest of the capital. The increase in population and buildings was considerable during this time and the government designated building land for public and private purposes and industrial parks around the city.

climate

CAMPBELLTOWN -
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J F. M. A. M. J J A. S. O N D.     91   28 17th     79   28 17th     101   27 15th     64   24 11     60   20th 8th     82   18th 5     34   17th 3     50   19th 5     41   21st 7th     74   24 10     84   26th 13     71   28 15th Temperature in ° C ,  precipitation in mm Source:

Monthly average temperatures and precipitation for CAMPBELLTOWN - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Max. Temperature ( ° C ) 28.2 28.4 26.8 24.1 20.4 17.6 17.1 18.7 21.4 23.5 25.8 27.9 O 23.3 Min. Temperature (° C) 16.7 16.9 15.0 11.2 7.6 5.2 3.2 4.5 7.0 10.4 12.6 15.1 O 10.4 Precipitation ( mm ) 90.6 78.6 100.7 64.1 60.2 81.6 33.7 50.4 40.7 74.3 84.3 70.5 Σ 829.7 Source:

geography

St. Peter's Church on Cordeaux Street (ca.1823)

Glenalvon on Lithgow Street (1840)

Richmond Villa on Lithgow Street (circa 1840)

The old city center, as determined by Macquarie, is still the center of business today. There you will find the Queen Street shopping mile , Campbelltown Mall , the train and bus station, the city council and a number of historic buildings. The largest residential areas are south and east of the city center. There is an industrial area northwest of the railway line.

In the southwest there is a second industrial park around the Macarthur train station. There is also the University of Western Sydney and Macarthur Square , a large shopping center. The mall has an outdoor entertainment venue and restaurant called Kellicar Lane . It opened after the last expansion in November 2005. There is a food court (several fast-food restaurants with shared seating) with large windows from which you can enjoy the view over Kellicar Lane, the city and the surrounding countryside.

Historic Buildings

The following buildings in downtown Campbelltown are considered monuments of national importance:

• St Peter's Church of England, Cordeaux Street
• Glenalvon and Stable, 8 Lithgow Street
• Richmond Villa, 12 Lithgow Street
• Ensemble on Queen Street at 284, 294 and 298 Queen Street
• Former post office, Queen Street
• City Hall, 315 Queen Street
• Courthouse, Queen Street
• Police Station, Railway Street
• Former St John's Church and Cemetery, George Street and Broughton Street
• Graves of Matthew Healey and James Ruse, George Street and Broughton Street Cemetery

Infrastructure

traffic

Campbelltown Railway Station

Campbelltown is on the main road links from Sydney to the southwest. The South Western Motorway (Met-5) connects Campbelltown with Liverpool to the north, Kingsford Smith International Airport and Sydney city center. To the south the connection leads to Goulburn and Canberra .

Campbelltown Station and Macarthur Station are on the CityRail Southern Railway Line . The Airport and East Hills Railway Line and the Southern Highlands Railway Line also end in Campbelltown.

The city is also connected to the bus network, Busways connects the train station of Campbelltown with almost all the surrounding suburbs of Sydney, as well as Camden. Interline offers a route to Glenfield and Picton Buslines offers one via Camden to Picton .

Health care

Campbelltown Hospital

Campbelltown Municipal Hospital is part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District and is located on the southern edge of the suburb of Ambervale . The city's private hospital is also nearby, connected to a Centric building and combined public and private treatment rooms.

Campbelltown Municipal Hospital is one of the busiest, if not the busiest, county hospitals in the Sydney area. His emergency room has 32 beds, is one of the most used in the Sydney area and is to be expanded further. The bed capacity is currently 340 at peak times. 90 beds are to be added.

education

The University of Western Sydney has a campus in Campbelltown on Narellan Road .

There are also a number of schools such as B.

• Campbelltown High School of the Performing Arts
• Campbelltown Public School
• Campbelltown East Public School
• Campbelltown North Public School
• Saint Patricks College
• St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
• St Peter's Anglican Primary

There are other schools in the city's suburbs, such as Broughton Anglican College , Mount Carmel High School in Varroville, and St Gregory's College in Blairmount .

population

According to the 2016 census, the LGA Campbelltown City has approximately 157,000 residents. Income comparisons show that there is a slightly lower percentage (21.6% compared to 29.5%) of high-income households (over AU- $ 1,700 per week) in the city compared to Sydney, but a comparable percentage (17.4% compared to 16.8%) of low-income households (under AU- $ 500 per week).

The majority of the population in Campbelltown were born in Australia (62.4%), followed by the United Kingdom (3.4%) and New Zealand (3.2%). There is a notable minority of Arabic speakers and an above-average number of Aborigines (4.5%)

Known residents

• Yvonne Strahovski - Star of US TV Series Chuck
• Tim Campbell - former actor on Home and Away , TV talk show host
• Nicole Callisto - (born in Western Australia, lives in Campbelltown), BMX cyclist and member of the 2008 Australian Olympic team
• Michael Carrington (born 1961) - internationally recognized TV producer, born in Campbelltown
• Bronwyn Eagles - Australian Olympic athlete
• Nathan Foley - former High 5 member
• Brett Hodgson (born 1978) - former West Tigers captain
• John Marsden (1942–2006) - famous lawyer
• Jim Piper (born 1981) - Australian breaststroke swimmer
• Kate Ritchie (born 1978) - Australian actress and winner of the Gold Logie
• James Ruse (1759–1837) - early settler and farmer
• Lisa Wilkinson (born 1959) - co-host of the Today Show on Nine Network
• William Hardy Wilson (1881–1955) - architect, artist and writer, born in Campbelltown
• Israel Folau - rugby player
• Ryan Hoffman - rugby player
• Jarryd Hayne - rugby player
• Krisnan Inu - rugby player in New Zealand
• Aiesha Lewis-Zraka - Representative of New South Wales in the Primary School Sports Association's National Swimming Championship

Culture

art

Campbelltown Arts Center

The Campbelltown Arts Center south of the city center has a 180-seat event hall, exhibitions and studios. Outside there is a sculpture garden and a Japanese garden with a tea house - a gift from the Japanese sister city of Koshigaya .

Fisher's Ghost Festival

The Fisher's Ghost Festival is an annual festival in memory of Frederic Fisher, a released convict who owned land in Campbelltown. Legend has it that Fisher's ghost appeared to his neighbor John Farley after he was murdered by George Warall , his friend and neighbor, over a land dispute. Every November, a parade is held down Queen Street , Cambelltown's main drag, and a folk festival is held at Bradbury Oval , a sports field. For three weeks there are events such as the Fisher's Ghost Run , the Fisher's Ghost Art Award and a street festival that was formerly (as in New Orleans ) called Mardi Gras .

media

There are two radio stations in Campbelltown, 2MCR and C91.3 FM . The two local newspapers are the Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser and the Macarthur Chronicle .

sport and freetime

Campbelltown is well known for its sports culture. Rugby, cricket, athletics, soccer and Australian football are all played. Campbelltown has produced many athletes who have represented Australia in the Olympics. The most famous sports team are the Wests Tigers , a rugby team.

The Macarthur Rams football team also plays in the city's stadium. The Campbelltown Camden Ghosts are the local cricket team that play in the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition . The Campbelltown Blues (Australian Football) play in the Sydney AFL Premier Division . The Campbelltown District Netball Association plays in the 3rd Division of the NSW State League .

Web links

Commons : Campbelltown, New South Wales  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Campbelltown City Council
• 2001 information on the census
• Information on the 2006 census

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Australian Bureau of Statistics : (SSC)? Opendocument Campbelltown (NSW) ( English ) In: 2016 Census QuickStats . June 27, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
2. ^ Mawson Park - Campbelltown: Plaque . Panoramio ( Memento of the original from August 21, 2017 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
3. ^ ^{A b} History of Campbelltown . Campbelltown City Council. Archived from the original on July 30, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 14, 2008. 
4. ^ C. Liston: Campbelltown: The Bicentennial History , Allen & Unwin. 1988. pp. 1-4. ISBN 0-04-324015-1
5. ^ History of the Macarthur Region . Campbelltown City Council. Archived from the original on July 19, 2008. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved March 14, 2008. 
6. ^ C. Liston: Campbelltown: The Bicentennial History , Allen & Unwin. 1988. pp. 5-8. ISBN 0-04-324015-1
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8. ^ Campbelltown , Sydney Morning Herald. February 8, 2004. Retrieved March 14, 2008. 
9. ↑ Frances Pollon: The Book of Sydney Suburbs . Angus & Robertson Publishers. 1990, p. 45. ISBN 0-207-14495-8
10. ↑ Climate statistics for Australian locations . Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
11. ^ The Heritage of Australia . Macmillan. 1981. pp. 2/19.
12. ↑ Macarthur Bus Network Map . Busways. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 16, 2008. 
13. ↑ 870 timetable . Interline. Archived from the original on July 18, 2008. Retrieved April 16, 2008.
14. ↑ Picton District Map (PDF; 346 kB) Picton Buslines. Archived from the original on July 19, 2008. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 16, 2008. 
15. ^ 4 Hyde Parade, Campbelltown, NSW . Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved September 10, 2012. 
16. ^ Campbelltown Hospital Redevelopment . Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved September 10, 2012. 
17. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics : (LGA)? Opendocument Campbelltown (C) ( English ) In: 2016 Census QuickStats . June 27, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
18. ↑ Tim Campbell . Retrieved on May 3, 2011 ( Memento of the original from July 6, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 
19. ↑ Nicole Callisto . Cycling Australia. Retrieved January 2, 2009.
20. ↑ CBeebies . British Academy of Film & Television. Retrieved November 22, 2006.
21. ^ Australian Dictionary of Biography Online
22. ↑ Former Leumeah High student Jarryd Hayne to star in NRL grand final . Rugby League - Sports - Macarthur Chronicle Wollondilly Edition. Retrieved May 3, 2011
23. ↑ ^{a b} Massoud, Josh. (June 27, 2009) `` Minto mates Israel Folau, Krisnan Inu, Jarryd Hayne keeping the faith ''. Herald Sun. Retrieved May 3, 2011
24. ^ Art and Culture . Campbelltown City Council. Archived from the original on July 1, 2009. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved May 23, 2009. 
25. ↑ Festival info . Campbelltown City Council. Archived from the original on May 2, 2009. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved May 23, 2009. 
26. ↑ Local Media . Campbelltown City Council. Archived from the original on July 1, 2009. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved May 23, 2009. 
27. ^ Macarthur District Soccer Football Association . Macarthur District Soccer Football Association. Archived from the original on March 18, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 6, 2008. 
28. ^ Campbelltown-Camden Ghosts . NSW cricket. Archived from the original on March 25, 2008. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 6, 2008. 
29. ^ Campbelltown Blues . Sydney AFL. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
30. ↑ State League Div 3 . Netball NSW. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved April 6, 2008. 
31. ^ Campbelltown District Netball Association . Campbelltown District Netball Association. Retrieved April 6, 2008.