Towns Within The Shire

Yerranderie - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Silver was discovered at Yerranderie in 1871 with silver mines opening in 1898. more ..

A List of Towns Within The Shire - Published: 14 Oct 2004
Wollondilly Shire is comprised of 16 towns and villages, with a population of approximately 38,500 (May 2002). more ..

Bargo - Published: 09 Sep 2004
In this district white settlers first recorded sightings of the koala, lyrebird and wombat. more ..

Appin - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Governor Macquarie named Appin in 1811, after a small coastal village in Scotland where his wife was born more ..

Belimbla Park - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The name Belimbla Park goes back to the 1940s more ..

Brownlow Hill - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Near the Sydney University Farms Complex is Brownlow Hill Loop Road. more ..

Buxton - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Buxton, one of our pleasant village communities, is named after a town in DerbyShire, England. more ..

Camden Park - Published: 09 Sep 2004
John Macarthur's property, Camden Park Estate, gives its name to this area. more ..

Cawdor - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The district of Cawdor has very close links with earliest white settlement of Australia and several examples of early architecture can be seen. more ..

Couridjah - Published: 09 Sep 2004
One can only speculate on the origin of Couridjah's Aboriginal name meaning "Home of the white ants". more ..

Douglas Park - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The village of Douglas Park is named after Dr HG Douglas, an eminent man in his time who served as clerk of the Legislative Council and later as an elected member. more ..

Glenmore - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Glenmore, first settled in 1840, was the home of ex-convict Edward Moore who purchased 2000 acres. more ..

Menangle - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The village of Menangle grew to service the operations of Camden Park Estate. more ..

Mount Hunter - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Glenmore, first settled in 1840, was the home of ex-convict Edward Moore who purchased 2000 acres. more ..

Mowbray Park - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The property known today as Mowbray Park was purchased in 1876 by William Barker who successfully claimed the title Baron Mowbray. more ..

Nattai and the Burragorang Valley - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Exploration of the Burragorang Valley commenced in 1802 and the first bridle track followed the explorer's trail. more ..

Oakdale - Published: 09 Sep 2004
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Picton - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Originally known as Stonequarry, the first land grant in the Picton area was to Major Henry Colden Antill. more ..

Pheasants Nest - Published: 09 Sep 2004
In this district white settlers first recorded sightings of the koala, lyrebird and wombat. more ..

Razorback - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The first road over Razorback Range was cleared in 1825. more ..

Tahmoor - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Over the years, present day Tahmoor has had many names. more ..

Silverdale - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The gateway to Sydney's water supply. more ..

The Oaks - Published: 09 Sep 2004
A growing town that melds heritage with new urban development, The Oaks offers a welcome rest point along a scenic drive through the Shire. more ..

Theresa Park - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Theresa Park is a picturesque rural residential district with some lovely modern homes in a perfect country setting. more ..

Thirlmere - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Thirlmere was named after a lake in Cumberland, England. more ..

Warragamba - Published: 09 Sep 2004
The gateway to Sydney's water supply, the village of Warragamba is a quiet retreat nestled by the side of Warragamba Dam. more ..

Wilton - Published: 09 Sep 2004
Town lots in the settlement of Wilton were first sold in 1844 and the Church of England received two acres for a church, school and parsonage in 1866. more ..

Yanderra - Published: 09 Sep 2004
In this district white settlers first recorded sightings of the koala, lyrebird and wombat. more ..


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