Lovedale, New South Wales
Lovedale | |
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Lovedale Location in New South Wales | |
| Coordinates: 32°46′54.3″S 151°23′04.1″E / 32.781750°S 151.384472°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Hunter |
| LGA | |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 502 (SAL 2021)[2] |
| Postcode | 2325 |
| County | Northumberland County |
| Parish | Allandale |
Lovedale is a locality in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales.[3][4] It is two hours from Sydney, 30 minutes from Newcastle, and is connected to the Hunter Expressway.[5] The name is believed to be a combination of one of the early European families, the Loves, with the memories of the hills and dales of Yorkshire.[6] At the 2016 census, it had a population of 485.[7]
History
A major wine producing area since the 1800s when wheat and general produce farming turned to grapes,[6] James Busby was vital in establishing the Hunter Valley as a key wine region by purchasing many properties in and around the Lovedale area.[6] European settlement can be traced back to 1825 with significant land grants along Black Creek.[6]
Attractions
It is famous for the Lovedale Long Lunch which is a two-day festival held in May.[8]
Rothbury Cemetery
Rothbury Cemetery is an Anglican cemetery dating back to 1851.[6] Joseph Broadbent Holmes established the land in 1842.[9] His house hosted church services until 1867.[9] Alfred Glennie offered two acres for a churchyard and fifty pounds towards the cost of a church on 12 August 1886.[9] St Paul was opened by William Tyrrell on 15 December 1867. The church no longer stands on the site and its timber was purchased by Errol Mears to build a dairy shed.[9] It is still used as a public cemetery by Cessnock City Council.[9]
Emma's Cottage is a historic home.[6]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lovedale (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lovedale (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Lovedale". Geographical Names Board. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Lovedale". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Lovedale". Hunter Valley Visitor Information. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lovedale | History of Lovedale in the Hunter Valley Wine Country". Lovedale Hunter Valley. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lovedale". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Lovedale". www.visitnsw.com. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "The Rothbury Cemetery at Emma's Cottage". Emma's Cottage Vineyard. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2020.