Majors Creek, New South Wales
| Majors Creek New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Majors Creek | |
| Coordinates | 35°34′16″S 149°44′20″E / 35.57111°S 149.73889°ECoordinates: 35°34′16″S 149°44′20″E / 35.57111°S 149.73889°E |
| Population | 220 (2011 census)[1] |
| Established | 1851 |
| Postcode(s) | 2622 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Palerang |
Majors Creek is a small village in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The nearest major town is Braidwood, 16 km (9.9 mi) to the north. At the 2011 census, the population of Majors Creek was 220.[1]
A former gold mining town, the settlement is today associated with the planned Dargues Reef mining project.[2]
The town is also the venue for the biennial Music At The Creek festival.[3]
References
- 1 2 "2011 Census Quickstats: Majors Creek (State Suburb)". Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "Dargues Reef Environmental Assessment on Display". Braidwood Times. 3 October 2010.
- ↑ "Majors Creek, New South Wales: results of zero waste event". BioCycle. JG Press. 2002.
External links
- Majors Creek at Heritage Listed Braidwood
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