43-511: Situated on the Belubula River , Canowindra ( pronounced / k ə ˈ n aʊ n d r ə / kə- NOWN -drə ) is a historic township and the largest population centre in Cabonne Shire . The town is located between Orange and Cowra in the central west of New South Wales , Australia. The curving main street, Gaskill Street, is partly an urban conservation area. The name of the town
86-516: A perennial river that is part of the Lachlan catchment within the Murray–Darling basin , is located in the central west region of New South Wales , Australia . The river rises south of Vittoria, midway between Bathurst and Orange and generally flows south and west, joined by eight minor tributaries , flowing through Carcoar Lake where its flow is regulated , before reaching its mouth at
129-440: A 10 metres (33 ft) pole. Belubula River Belubula River , a perennial river that is part of the Lachlan catchment within the Murray–Darling basin , is located in the central west region of New South Wales , Australia . The river rises south of Vittoria, midway between Bathurst and Orange and generally flows south and west, joined by eight minor tributaries , flowing through Carcoar Lake where its flow
172-621: A bistro and a community hall which can be hired by the public. The Canowindra Garden Club organises talks and visits to gardens throughout the region raising money for charity. The club donated $ 6,000 to the Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital in 2018. The Canowindra Historical Society operates the Canowindra Historical Museum which is located in the town's main street next the Age of Fishes Museum. On display are
215-427: A cool audacity, which has hitherto been unequalled". The bushrangers stuck up the stores and public-houses in the township and established a base at William Robinson's public-house. Gang-members guarded the approaches to the town, and anybody who made an appearance was taken into custody and brought to the hotel. Their captives were told they must remain at the hotel, but they "might call for whatever [ they ] liked at
258-460: A local family with triplets diagnosed with a congenital form of muscular dystrophy and restrictive lung disease were identified in 2013, residents of the town and the wider central western NSW region started fundraising with the aim, inter alia, of building a house with appropriate design features for the use of the family as well as providing ongoing support. A charity was registered in 2016 Since then cash donations and in kind have been raised with
301-468: A shepherd's hut circa 1828, Harold Boyd's complete dental surgery, a wedding gown collection from 1881 to 1982, a reconstructed wool shed, wheat harvesters collection from 1843, photo collection and the Pioneers Wall. Canowindra Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association manages the town's showgrounds and organises the annual show which has been held since 1900. When the special support needs of
344-698: Is regulated , before reaching its mouth at the Lachlan River , east of Gooloogong ; dropping 674 metres (2,211 ft) over its course of 165 kilometres (103 mi). The name is derived from the Australian Aboriginal meaning for stony river or big lagoon. The original inhabitants of the land alongside the Belubula River are the Indigenous Australians of the Wiradjuri clan. Towns on
387-655: Is a locality about 3 km E by N of Canowindra and 4 km SW by W of South Canowindra. In February 1917, residents of Belmore petitioned the postal inspector at Parkes for a postal receiving station. Because a place named Belmore existed in Sydney, the residents submitted other names, with Moorbel finally being approved by the Department of Lands in July 1917. A local market is held at Moorbel Hall each month. Located in Browns Avenue,
430-487: Is a pony club which meets fortnightly at the showground and a Little Athletics centre which participates in the Central Tablelands zone. The town has a council maintained sports oval with floodlighting, Tom Clyburn Oval. At the oval there are well maintained fitness stations, basketball courts and skateboarding facilities. A nine-hole golf course is supported by a registered club. Cabonne Council owns and operates
473-764: Is also popularly known as the Ballooning Capital of Australia. In April 1988, an endorsed bicentennial activity the "Canowindra 88 Bicentennial Balloon Championships" was held in the town. The 1988 event was also the Australian National Championship under the auspices of the Australian Ballooning Federation . The champion in 1988 was John Wallington. Subsequently, the 2011, 2013 and 2014 championships were also held in Canowindra. From 1995 to 2005, an event known as Marti's Balloon Fiesta
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#1732851419258516-462: Is an active Lions Club . The branch of the Country Women's Association (CWA) which meets in its own hall with modern catering facilities was founded in 1924. A community garden which is open to all residents and visitors is managed by a local committee. The Canowindra Services & Citizens Club Ltd is a registered club providing a wide range of facilities for members and the community including
559-533: Is available in Canowindra and the surrounding area via satellite transmission. Internet NBN FTTN internet service is available to most of the built up area of the town via a number of reseller ISPs. Canowindra is considered to be part of the Cowra wine region which is a sub-area of the Central Ranges wine zone . There are eight wineries centred on the town, some of which offer cellar door sales. The Royal Hotel
602-401: Is derived from an Aboriginal language ( Wiradjuri ) word meaning 'a home' or 'camping place'. Prior to the arrival of Europeans to Australia, the area now known as Canowindra was occupied for tens of thousands of years by a people known as the Wiradjuri . These "people of the three rivers" were hunters and gatherers who exploited the resources available in the rivers and the lands, particularly
645-544: Is on the site of another inn owned by Robinson and the plaque on the wall indicates present day understanding that this was the inn where Ben Hall's bushranging gang had their spree. Other notable buildings include the nursing home, the Junction Hotel, Finn's Building, the Victoria Hotel, the former Bank of NSW and the former CBC Bank. The Trading Post, a homewares shop, won the inland tourism award for 2006. Canowindra
688-469: The Lachlan River , east of Gooloogong ; dropping 674 metres (2,211 ft) over its course of 165 kilometres (103 mi). The name is derived from the Australian Aboriginal meaning for stony river or big lagoon. The original inhabitants of the land alongside the Belubula River are the Indigenous Australians of the Wiradjuri clan. Towns on the Belubula River, from its source towards its mouth, include Blayney , Carcoar , and Canowindra . In
731-461: The 2021 census the ABS released the population data based on the 2804 Postal Area and the total population had increased to 2,832. Census data for the "Urban Centre and Locality" which excludes Moorbel shows that between 2001 and 2016 the numbers have reduced from 1516 to 1395. However, the figures for wider area "State Suburb (SSC)" show a modest increase in the count from 2,126 in 2006 to 2258 in 2016. In
774-617: The Belubula River, from its source towards its mouth, include Blayney , Carcoar , and Canowindra . In the early 21st century, the New South Wales government assessed the potential for a new dam of up to 700 gigalitres at Cranky Rock on the Belubula River. However, in 2018 the proposal was shelved due to environmental concerns. [REDACTED] Media related to Belubula River at Wikimedia Commons 33°33′S 148°28′E / 33.550°S 148.467°E / -33.550; 148.467 Belubula River Belubula River ,
817-583: The Canowindra SSC, 88.2% of people were born in Australia and 91.5% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 29.7%, Anglican 26.6%, No Religion 16.5% and Uniting Church 8.9%. There are two residential areas associated with the town: South Canowindra and Moorbel. The "Village of South Canowindra" is a rural place located south of the Bellubula River. Moorbel
860-507: The Challenge created a local balloon event that has grown to where it now attracts pilots and balloons from around the globe to build upon the principles of Marti's Fiesta, bringing businesses together to support a week-long event of ballooning competitions and skill-based activities. The use of location-enabled (GPS), point-of-view camera technologies was combined with live-to-web broadcasts via an online streaming platform for viewers to share in
903-400: The area, together with a store and the first hotel. A settlement slowly grew, and as early as 1844 the village (now referred to as "Canowindra") was the site of a government pound. A post office opened at Canowindra in 1847 with mail coming from Carcoar , but the village was handicapped as part of a main route to the lower Lachlan, first by the lack of a bridge and later by the construction of
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#1732851419258946-407: The bushrangers proceeded to Canowindra (after having informed Rothery of their intended destination), arriving at the township at six o'clock in the afternoon. They firstly detained Constable Sykes, the only policeman stationed at Canowindra, and took him to Robinson's public-house. O'Meally and Burke remained at the inn while Hall, Gilbert and Vane "went on a foraging expedition" to the two stores in
989-500: The bushrangers' expense". On learning of the bushrangers' incursion, the local policeman, Constable Sykes, had started for Eugowra (being unable to cross the rising Belubula River to go to Cowra). However he was met on the road by the bushrangers and turned back. The outlaws confiscated his firearms and handcuffs and took him to Robinson's public-house, telling him "to go in and enjoy himself till he received further orders". Each dray and their horse- or bullock-teams that arrived during
1032-450: The corks be drawn in their presence. The outlaws engaged in a variety of amusements, of which target shooting was a favourite. For those who resided in the neighbourhood wishing to visit their homes, a leave of absence was granted providing it did not exceed an hour. The bushrangers departed on the afternoon of the third day. That evening the bushrangers stuck up Thomas Grant's station on the Belubula River and burned it down as vengeance on
1075-513: The enjoyment of all. It was believed that the bushrangers were expecting a gold escort to arrive at the township (which never arrived). Mid-morning on the Tuesday three landholders and businessmen from the Forbes district, Hibberson, Twaddell and Kirkpatrick, drove up to the hotel, where Ben Hall informed them they were to be detained. As they got down from their vehicle John O'Meally saw that Kirkpatrick
1118-999: The family moving into their new house in March 2018. In 2021 following further fund raising a hydrotherapy pool was installed at the house. Organised by the Canowindra Fine Music Group, The Baroque Music Festival is an annual presentation of baroque and related music performances at various venues around the town. The town's branch of the CWA presents a "Sunday Serenade" at All Saints Church annually which showcases local performance talent. Monies raised are used to fund music and voice scholarships for local school children. A number of sports clubs provide facilities and organised competitions. Such sports include Rugby league (men and women's playing as Canowindra Tigers), Rugby union (Canowindra Pythons), Cricket (Canowindra Sixers), Tennis, Lawn Bowls, Squash, Golf and Swimming. For younger age groups there
1161-622: The hospital was built as a memorial for the men of the district who served in World War I . The foundation stone was laid in 1921 and the Soldier's Memorial Hospital opened, on Peace Day 28 June 1922. Part of the Western NSW Local Health District, the hospital has a limited number of acute and nursing home beds. The hospital also serves as a centre for various health services including rehabilitation and emergency. The emergency department
1204-438: The house and then the three bushrangers "entered the bar and drank nobblers". They stopped for about a quarter of an hour. When they left they took two bottles of port-wine and two of Old Tom gin , for which they offered to pay with a £5 note (but Robinson was unable to provide change for that amount). On Tuesday, 21 June 1864, Ben Hall and two companions entered Pierce's store at Canowindra "without attracting notice". Finding
1247-549: The opposite side of the Belubula River, now in full flood, waiting for the waters to subside. With the exception of Burke, the bushrangers crossed the flooded stream and camped on a hill overlooking the town. Burke crossed the next morning after the waters had dropped, after which the gang rode into "very rough country" to evade the police. On Monday morning, 12 October 1863, John Gilbert, Ben Hall and John O'Meally returned to Canowindra and "held it against all comers" for three days and nights, "their proceedings being characterised by
1290-418: The owner who had, on a previous occasion, given information to the police about their likely whereabouts. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, 4 November 1863, Gilbert, Hall and O'Meally went to Robinson's public-house in Canowindra and knocked on the door. Upon opening, the publican William Robinson "was confronted by Ben Hall, holding two revolvers levelled at him". Hall asked if there were any police in
1333-506: The piano". Later in the evening a dance was proposed, which "continued till daylight the next morning". A number of the town's residents had also been brought to the public-house and it was reported that "the night's amusement" was "spoken of as one of the jolliest affairs that has ever taken place in that small town". In the morning Hall, Vane and Burke rode to 'Bangaroo' station in search of horses, but finding none, returned to Canowindra where Gilbert informed them that troopers were camped on
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1376-466: The proprietor, John Pierce, alone they bailed him up and robbed him of about ten pounds in cash as well as goods from the store. In the belief he had further money hidden away the bushrangers burnt portions of the account books, but to no avail. They then took him six miles into the bush and tied him to a tree, threatening him with death and urging that he must procure £300 from his brother in Carcoar. Pierce
1419-569: The railway to Orange . The first bridge across the Belubula River at Canowindra was opened on 28 July 1875. It was replaced by the Waddell Bridge in May 1901, and by the current John Grant Bridge in 1997. Gold has been mined at Canowindra; the Blue Jacket, Grant's Reef, Blue Maxwell, and Gospel Oak Mines, were located near the town. Bushrangers made four significant incursions at Canowindra within
1462-454: The river flats. The first land grant of 640 acres to a European in the area was to James Collits by Governor Ralph Darling in 1829 as a reward for "pointing out a line of road from Mt. York to Bathurst". Subsequently, Collits' father, Pierce, was granted land adjacent to the original grant. There is some evidence that James (or the succeeding owner, Thomas Icely ) named the property "Canoundra". Collits owned other significant tracts of land in
1505-504: The space of a year, the first of which occurred in September 1863. Late on Saturday morning, 26 September 1863, the bushrangers John Gilbert and Ben Hall , with three other gang members ( John O'Meally , Michael Burke and John Vane ), arrived at Albert Rothery's 'Clifden' station at Limestone Creek, south-west of Carcoar, where they bailed up the occupants and "partook of dinner – regaling themselves with champagne and brandy". From Rothery's
1548-409: The spectacle and to join in the event virtually and for free. A balloon glow is held as part of the event along with a local food and wine market based on the 100-mile principle where the products must be made or produced within 100 miles (160 km) of Canowindra. The last Sunday of the event also features a 'key grab', where pilots test their skill in an attempt to grab a large key from the top of
1591-702: The swimming pool which is open from late Spring to mid Autumn. Since 2016 Canowindra has been recognised by the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) as an RV Friendly Town. Facilities for caravaners and campers include low cost camp sites, easy access to the retail area, access to water and a free user friendly waste dump point. Radio stations Radio stations with transmissions able to be received in Canowindra include- AM Band: FM Band: Television Canowindra receives five free-to-air television networks and their affiliates which are broadcast from nearby Mt Canobolas : Subscription television service Foxtel
1634-405: The three days were stopped; eventually numbering about twelve to fourteen, the teamsters were "lodged, fed and supplied with drink, free of expense" and no attempt was made by the bushrangers to interfere with their loads. At one stage Gilbert purchased a bundle of cigars and threw them on one of the tables in the hotel for anyone who cared to smoke them. A "pile of sweetmeats" was also provided for
1677-401: The township, belonging to Pierce and Hilliar, taking a quantity of men's clothing and three pounds in cash. They then adjourned to Robinson's house and ordered tea. The publican and his wife had departed for Bathurst, leaving Robinson's sister and "the two Miss Flanagan's in charge of the house". After they had eaten "Gilbert very politely requested one of the young ladies to play him a tune on
1720-410: Was carrying a revolver, and held his own weapon at Kirkpatrick's head, "compelled him to give it up". "A first-class dinner was ordered" for the three squatters, "and the cost of this as well as everything else called for was defrayed by the gang". By the third day there were about forty people detained at the hotel. During the occupation the bushrangers only drank bottled ale and porter, insisting that
1763-410: Was eventually freed when he was able to convince Hall and his men that no money could be obtained. Since early days of European settlement the population of the town has grown steadily. The State Suburb (SSC) of Canowindra (SSC 10796) completely encompasses Moorbel (SSC 12709), Nyrang Creek (SSC 13059) and nearly all of Billimari (SSC 10354). The combined population of these SSCs in 2016 was 2,673. For
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1806-450: Was held in Canowindra. Funded in large part by Frank Hackett-Jones, it was primarily a fun event designed to bring together balloonists and spectators from local, national and international locations in a celebration of Central West hospitality and goodwill. The Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is the largest ballooning event in Australia and takes place in Canowindra in April. In 2010,
1849-580: Was redeveloped in 2017. The town has three schools: a state co-educational Years 7–12 high school, Canowindra High School, a state K–6 primary school, Canowindra Public School and St Edwards Primary School, a Roman Catholic systemic K–6 primary school. Early childhood education is provided by the Canowindra Pre-school Kindergarten Inc. (a registered association that commenced operations in 1958) and registered home based educators managed by Cabonne/Blayney Family Day Care Service. There
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