Hoskinstown, New South Wales
| Hoskinstown New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Hoskinstown Location in New South Wales | |
| Coordinates | 35°35′S 149°26′E / 35.583°S 149.433°ECoordinates: 35°35′S 149°26′E / 35.583°S 149.433°E |
| Postcode(s) | 2623 |
| Location | 32 km (20 mi) from Canberra |
| LGA(s) | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| State electorate(s) | Monaro |
| Federal Division(s) | Eden-Monaro |
Hoskinstown is a town in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia. The town is 32.6km South East of Canberra the Capital city of Australia, and 235.87km SouthWest of Sydney. It is located at 149.4512°E, -35.4203°S, and is 761ms above Sea level.
The town is known for Canberra Magnetic Observatory[1][2] and Molonglo Observatory Synthesis Telescope operated by the University of Sydney.
The Railway closed in Aug 1968,[3] and the Catholic Church is dedicated to Saint Peter and Paul.
References
- ↑ Canberra Magnetic Observatory at Bonzle.com.au.
- ↑ Canberra magnetic Observatory at exploreOz.comHoskinstown
- ↑ Hoskinstown at NSW Railways.
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