Menangle, New South Wales
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Menangle is a village in the Macarthur Region
of New South Wales
, Australia.
, Menangle had a population of 327 people.
In 1806, Walter Davidson named his land grant in this district "Manangle". This property was later incorporated into the larger Macarthur Estate and the village grew to service the operations of Camden Park Estate
.
The opening of the railway in 1863 enabled overnight milk deliveries to the Sydney Market. The railway bridge over the Nepean River is one of the oldest in use in New South Wales today. In 2003, the Viaduct underwent an intensive investigation after a report that it was in danger of collapse.
In connection with the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge
, a tramway was constructed between the railway station and a sand-mining area on the banks of the Nepean River
; however, this tramway is not currently in service.
which is on Cityrail's
Southern Highlands line
.
Menangle has several heritage-listed buildings. These include Camden Park House, The Menangle Store, the Rotolactor, Gilbulla, The Pines, Menangle railway station
, and the Menangle Railway Viaduct.
Menangle has two churches, St James Anglican and St Patrick's Catholic Church. Both churches are Heritage Listed. St Patrick's is 'a typical example of a "Simplified Gothic Revival" country church of its time.' St James (1876–1896) 'has historical significance through its links with the Macarthur-Onslow family of "Camden Park" and "Gilbulla", and its associations with two leading architects, John Horbury Hunt
and Sir John Sulman
.'
The primary school has been closed for more than twenty years and is awaiting restoration.
The village's population was expanded in the 1990s with the release of Camden Park Land to Westcoast developers. A Development Control plan was created to manage the heritage of the village. Until this time, water was pumped from the Nepean River, however, in 1992 the developers provided a new water supply.
Australian band 'The Rubens', composed of three brothers and one childhood friend, all grew up in Menangle.
Macarthur, New South Wales
Macarthur is a region in south-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The region includes the local government areas of the City of Campbelltown, Camden Council and Wollondilly Shire. It covers an area of 3,067 square kilometres and has a population of close to 240,000 residents...
of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia.
Location
Menangle is part of the Wollondilly Shire. At the 2006 censusCensus in Australia
The Australian census is administered once every five years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The most recent census was conducted on 9 August 2011; the next will be conducted in 2016. Prior to the introduction of regular censuses in 1961, they had also been run in 1901, 1911, 1921, 1933,...
, Menangle had a population of 327 people.
History
The town's name is derived from an aboriginal word for 'a place of swamps and lagoons'.In 1806, Walter Davidson named his land grant in this district "Manangle". This property was later incorporated into the larger Macarthur Estate and the village grew to service the operations of Camden Park Estate
Camden Park Estate, New South Wales
Camden Park was a large sheep station established by John Macarthur south of Sydney near present day Camden in New South Wales, Australia. Today, part of the original estate contains the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute.- Origins :...
.
The opening of the railway in 1863 enabled overnight milk deliveries to the Sydney Market. The railway bridge over the Nepean River is one of the oldest in use in New South Wales today. In 2003, the Viaduct underwent an intensive investigation after a report that it was in danger of collapse.
In connection with the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic...
, a tramway was constructed between the railway station and a sand-mining area on the banks of the Nepean River
Nepean River
The Nepean River is a river in the coastal region of New South Wales, Australia.The headwaters of the Nepean River rise near Robertson, about 100 kilometres south of Sydney and about 15 kilometres from the coast. The river flows north in an unpopulated water catchment area into Nepean Dam, which...
; however, this tramway is not currently in service.
The Village Today
The village is serviced by the Menangle railway stationMenangle railway station, New South Wales
-Transport links:Busways runs two routes to and from Menangle railway station:*47 - to Camden*892 - to Campbelltown-Neighbouring stations:-References:...
which is on Cityrail's
CityRail
CityRail is an operating brand of RailCorp, a corporation owned by the state government of New South Wales, Australia. It is responsible for providing commuter rail services, and some coach services, in and around Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, the three largest cities of New South Wales. It is...
Southern Highlands line
Southern Highlands railway line, New South Wales
The Southern Highlands Line is a section of the Main South railway line, and part of the CityRail outer suburban network. Its main service areas are the Southern Highlands Region , the Southern Tablelands Region and the Wollondilly section of the Macarthur Region of New South Wales...
.
Menangle has several heritage-listed buildings. These include Camden Park House, The Menangle Store, the Rotolactor, Gilbulla, The Pines, Menangle railway station
Menangle railway station, New South Wales
-Transport links:Busways runs two routes to and from Menangle railway station:*47 - to Camden*892 - to Campbelltown-Neighbouring stations:-References:...
, and the Menangle Railway Viaduct.
Menangle has two churches, St James Anglican and St Patrick's Catholic Church. Both churches are Heritage Listed. St Patrick's is 'a typical example of a "Simplified Gothic Revival" country church of its time.' St James (1876–1896) 'has historical significance through its links with the Macarthur-Onslow family of "Camden Park" and "Gilbulla", and its associations with two leading architects, John Horbury Hunt
John Horbury Hunt
John Horbury Hunt was a Canadian-born architect who worked in Sydney, Australia and rural New South Wales from 1863.-Life and career:...
and Sir John Sulman
John Sulman
Sir John Sulman was an Australian architect. Born in Greenwich, England, he emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1885. From 1921 to 1924 he was chairman of the Federal Capital Advisory Committee and influenced the development of Canberra.-Early life:Sulman was born in was born at Greenwich, England...
.'
The primary school has been closed for more than twenty years and is awaiting restoration.
The village's population was expanded in the 1990s with the release of Camden Park Land to Westcoast developers. A Development Control plan was created to manage the heritage of the village. Until this time, water was pumped from the Nepean River, however, in 1992 the developers provided a new water supply.
Australian band 'The Rubens', composed of three brothers and one childhood friend, all grew up in Menangle.
Further reading
- Hawkey, Vera. 1976. A history of St. James Church of England, Menangle, 1876-1976. [Camden, N.S.W.] : [Anglican Parish of St. John]. ISBN 0909625050
- Menangle School 90th. Anniversary : souvenir book (1961)
- Menangle Underbridge Assessment : Review of Damage State Library of NSW. Retrieved June 2010.
- Moloney, J. J. 1929. Early Menangle. Newcastle, N.S.W. : The Australasian Society of Patriots, Dally [i.e. Dalley] Branch.
- Willams, Ken. 2009. Along the Menangle Road : a concise history of the land grants on Menangle Road between Menangle Bridge and the junction with Picton Road. Picton and District Historical and Family History Society. ISBN 0957992580
External links
- Menangle Community Website
- Durham Green Retirement Village, Menangle
- Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute
- 1930s photo of Gilbulla
- Menangle House history
- St James Church history
- St Patrick's church history
- Historic photo exhibition Macarthur Chronicle June, 2010
- Image of viaduct, in 1884, from State Library of NSW
- Gilbulla Conference Centre
- Menangle Virus, 1997Menangle virusMenangle virus is a virus that infects pigs, humans and bats.-History:Menangle virus was first identified in 1997 after a piggery in Menangle near Sydney, NSW, Australia experienced a high number of stillbirths and deformities during farrowing. Two workers at the piggery came down with an...