66-719: Newmarket may refer to: Communities [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] Newmarket, Queensland Canada [ edit ] Newmarket, Ontario Ireland [ edit ] Newmarket, County Cork Newmarket-on-Fergus , in County Clare Newmarket-on-Fergus (Roman Catholic parish) , in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe New Zealand [ edit ] Newmarket, New Zealand , an Auckland suburb United Kingdom [ edit ] Newmarket, Flintshire , former name of
132-701: A British tour operator based in Greater London Newmarket North Mall , a defunct America shopping mall in Hampton, Virginia Newmarket Press , a defunct American publisher based in New York City Electoral districts [ edit ] Newmarket (UK Parliament constituency) , a Parliamentary constituency, 1885–1918 Newmarket—Aurora , a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada Newmarket—Aurora (provincial electoral district) ,
198-617: A chimney over 50 metres (160 ft) tall. The brickwords were demolished in 1987 but the Newmarket Brickworks chimney remains and is now heritage-listed. However, due to changes in the suburb boundaries, the chimney is now officially in the neighbouring suburb of Alderley . The Ruby Estate, Kelvin Grove (now known as Newmarket), being re-subdivision of subdivision 43 of suburban portion, 25 parish of Enoggera were auctioned on site by G.T Bell Auctioneer on 22 August 1914, at 3pm. The terms of
264-775: A defunct Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team Newmarket Royals , a defunct junior ice hockey team Newmarket Saints , a defunct minor league hockey team Newmarket Saints (OLA) , a box lacrosse team Ireland [ edit ] Newmarket GAA , a Gaelic football and hurling club in County Cork Newmarket-on-Fergus GAA , a Gaelic football and hurling club in County Clare United Kingdom [ edit ] Newmarket Racecourse , in Suffolk, England Newmarket Road (football ground) , former home ground for Norwich City Newmarket Town F.C. ,
330-592: A defunct railway in England Newmarket and Chesterford Railway , a defunct railway in England Newmarket railway station (Suffolk) , on the Ipswich–Ely line Newmarket Road, Cambridge , an arterial road in the east of Cambridge United States [ edit ] Newmarket station (MBTA) , a commuter rail station in Boston, Massachusetts Other uses [ edit ] HMS Newmarket , several ships of
396-418: A fashionable area. But the market gardens, orchards and piggeries that continued alongside the large estates were the lot of the working class. Even on the later estates that became racing empires, many jockeys and stablehands lived in huts or even under canvas. An even poorer group were the immigrants who existed on the periphery of Randwick in a place called Irishtown, in the area now known as The Spot , around
462-808: A football club in Suffolk, England Newmarket Town Plate , a British horse race run annually since 1665 Newmarket Stadium , a proposed stadium in West Yorkshire, England Newmarket Stakes , an annual horse race in England Transportation [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] Newmarket railway station, Brisbane Newmarket railway station, Melbourne Canada [ edit ] Newmarket Bus Terminal , in Ontario Newmarket Canal , an abandoned barge canal project in Ontario Newmarket GO Station ,
528-886: A heritage-listed air raid shelter in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Newmarket Brickworks Chimney , a heritage-listed brickworks in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Newmarket Hotel , a heritage-listed former hotel in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia Newmarket Industrial and Commercial Historic District , in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S. Newmarket Workshops , former railway workshops in Auckland, New Zealand Schools [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] Newmarket State School , in Brisbane, Queensland Newmarket State High School , in Brisbane, Queensland Canada [ edit ] Newmarket High School ,
594-421: A new auditorium and luxury hotel. 'In simple terms, we've grown out of context with our surroundings', says Arthur Inglis. 'In the early days, Randwick was quite a long way from the city centre, but it was a horse centre. The University of New South Wales site used to be a racecourse. Now there isn't a horse between us and Randwick Racecourse'. Developer Cbus property bought the 5-hectare (12-acre) site in 2015 for
660-469: A new bridge over Enoggera Creek would be required. Also there were concerns that the close proximity of the proposed tramway would take revenue away from the railway line. However these concerns were resolved and the tramway extension to the Newmarket Hotel was opened on Monday 27 July 1903. On 20 April 1901, Bishop William Webber laid the foundation stone of St James' Anglican Church. The church
726-512: A population of 5,083 people. Newmarket has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Newmarket State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 15 Banks Street ( 27°25′56″S 153°00′14″E / 27.4322°S 153.0040°E / -27.4322; 153.0040 ( Newmarket State School ) ). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 263 students with 26 teachers (17 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (10 full-time equivalent). In 2018,
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#1732844281443792-642: A provincial electoral district there Newmarket Rural District , in Cambridgeshire, England, 1894–1974 Geographic features [ edit ] Newmarket Heath , in Suffolk, England Newmarket Hill, Sussex , in England Newmarket Park , in Auckland, New Zealand Newmarket Ridge , in Suffolk, England Historic locations [ edit ] Big Stable Newmarket , a heritage-listed stable in Sydney, Australia Newmarket Air Raid Shelter ,
858-472: A reported $ 250 million. Next month, the first homes at Newmarket Randwick will hit the market. By the time it's finished, the medium density development will include about 650 residences, more than 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft) of retail or commercial space and 5,000 square metres (54,000 sq ft) of public open space. Bates Smart, Neeson Murcutt Architects, Smart Design Studio and SJB architects will be responsible for different stages of
924-598: A secondary school in Ontario United Kingdom [ edit ] Newmarket Academy , in Suffolk, England United States [ edit ] Newmarket Junior-Senior High School , in Rockingham County, New Hampshire Sports [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] Newmarket Handicap , an annual horse race in Australia Newmarket SFC , a football team in Brisbane, Queensland Canada [ edit ] Newmarket Hurricanes ,
990-474: A square in Amsterdam Morning coat , once known as a Newmarket coat Novi Pazar , a Serbian town whose name means "New Bazaar" Novi Pazar, Shumen Province , a Bulgarian town whose name means "New Bazaar" Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Newmarket . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
1056-758: A station in the GO Transit network in Ontario Newmarket Transit , a defunct transit system now merged with York Region Transit New Zealand [ edit ] Newmarket Line , a railway line in Auckland Newmarket Railway Station, New Zealand , a local train station in Auckland Newmarket Viaduct , a major motorway bridge in Auckland United Kingdom [ edit ] Ely and Newmarket Railway ,
1122-729: A town in Rockingham County Newmarket (CDP), New Hampshire , the main village in the town Companies [ edit ] Newmarket Capital Group , an American film financing company based in Los Angeles NewMarket Corporation , an American chemical company based in Richmond, Virginia The Newmarket Era , a Canadian newspaper in Ontario Newmarket Films , a defunct American film production and distribution company Newmarket Holidays ,
1188-532: Is Kelvin Grove State College in neighbouring Kelvin Grove to the south. Newmarket offers a number of options to locals and nearby residents. The Brisbane City Council operates a public swimming pool in Sedgeley Park, on Alderson Street. Enoggera Creek, which forms the southern boundary of Newmarket, contains a linear park and bikeway. The suburb has several sporting ovals, including Spencer Park, which
1254-509: Is a heritage-listed former Aboriginal land, farm stables, residence, hotel, factory and detention centre and now stables at 29-39 Young Street in the Sydney suburb of Randwick in the City of Randwick local government area of New South Wales , Australia. It is also known as Cranbrook Stables ; (adjacent to site of Newmarket House; The Sale Ring; Training Stables/old Tramway & Omnibus Co. Stables). It
1320-507: Is a north-west suburb in the City of Brisbane , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Newmarket had a population of 5,083 people. Newmarket is located approximately 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) by road from the Brisbane CBD . It is an older, mostly residential suburb containing pre-war and post-war homes, including many fine examples of the Queenslander style of home. Over
1386-562: Is home to former NSL and current Brisbane Premier League team Brisbane City Football Club and Windsor Royals Baseball Club, and McCook Park, which is home to Newmarket SFC soccer club. The first stage of the Newmarket Shopping Centre opened in 2005. The shopping centre contains a Coles supermarket, post office, Commonwealth Bank of Australia branch, newsagent and several specialty stores. The historic Newmarket Hotel, established 1897, has been completely renovated and
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#17328442814431452-529: Is now a buzzing hive of activity most nights of the week. Both the Newmarket Hotel and shopping centre are located on the corner of Newmarket Road and Enoggera Road, at Newmarket. Brisbane Mexican cuisine pioneers Pepe's Mexican Restaurant moved to Newmarket in 2006. In 2018, the southern end of the centre was refurbished in order to create space for the recently built Newmarket cinemas and nearby restaurants. Via Train , Newmarket Railway Station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services on
1518-412: Is of timber frame construction with external walls of painted weatherboard and a roof of painted corrugated iron . The core of the design is a large central space roofed at a high level with clerestory glazed sashes on both sides, for the full length of the building. Stabling boxes open from each side of this space. Above each row of stabling extends a wide gallery space with open balustrading between
1584-487: Is the hub of historic racehorse sales which have been continued without interruption of their direction by the family firm of Inglis & Sons since 1906. The racehorse " Phar Lap " won the AJC Derby at Randwick in 1929. This champion racehorse won 37 of 51 races he ran. A number of prominent racing men including Thomas Payten, Jim Pike, William Inglis and Son and W.J. Smith owned and leased The Stable. During World War II it
1650-693: The Brisbane City Council plied along Enoggera Road. A former tramway electrical substation still stands on the corner of Kate Street and Enoggera Road and has been transformed into a contemporary dwelling. In the 2011 census , the population of Newmarket was 4,444, 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The median age of the Newmarket population was 32 years of age, 5 years below the Australian median. 76% of people living in Newmarket were born in Australia, compared to
1716-566: The Ferny Grove railway line arranging travel to the Brisbane CBD , Beenleigh and Ferny Grove . Via Bus , Newmarket is serviced by Transport for Brisbane buses to Chermside , Mitchelton and to The City . Via Road , Newmarket's main arterials are Enoggera Road which is the main corridor for motorists travelling to The City and Alderley , as well as Newmarket Road which is the main corridor for motorists travelling to Lutwyche . Big Stable Newmarket The Big Stable Newmarket
1782-531: The Sydney region for at least 20,000 years. The population of Aboriginal people between Palm Beach and Botany Bay in 1788 has been estimated to have been 1500. Those living south of Port Jackson to Botany Bay were the Cadigal people who spoke Dharug , while the local clan name of Maroubra people was "Muru-ora-dial". By the mid nineteenth century the traditional owners of this land had typically either moved inland in search of food and shelter, or had died as
1848-490: The "Struggle Town" origins of the 1850s. Newmarket House has remained a residence and managerial centre since that time. In 1976 it provided the host headquarters for at least four major selling events of Australian blood horse stock each year. Horses offered for sale in January 1976 consisted of 500 yearlings and 800 other types, for April 1976 offers were 800 yearlings, 400 brood mares and 200 other mixed types. The Big Stable
1914-513: The 19th century amid well kept trees, lawns and pavements. The occupants of the site continue today the horse breeding and training activities traditionally associated with Randwick and give support to complementary activities in the neighbourhood, in complete harmony with the residential character of the area once known as "Struggle Town". Respect for Newmarket's prestige in its associations with Australia's thoroughbred horse breeding industry also extends beyond national borders. Big Stable Newmarket
1980-526: The Greenway Award, for conservation. They have been returned to their original use. Some of Australia's top race horses were trained from this stable. A plaque has been erected on the site by the Randwick City Council, detailing the history of the site, the horses and trainers. Racing royalty and quality thoroughbred horses have walked through Inglis Stables for over 100 years but it has also been
2046-574: The McCook Estate, at the time part of the suburb Kelvin Grove, now Newmarket, by Auctioneers, Martin Snelling & Co, occurred on 3 March 1928 at 3 pm on the grounds. It was offered again for sale by auction on 14 April 1928. The Estate comprised 19 splendid business and residential sites, located on the corner of Kelvin Grove Road and Parker street and backing onto Foster street. The advertisement stressed
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2112-907: The Royal Navy The Man of Newmarket , a 1678 English comedy play Newmarket (card game) , an English card game Newmarket Citizens' Band , a Canadian concert band based in Ontario Newmarket Public Library (Newmarket, Ontario) , in Canada Newmarket sausage , a traditional product from the English town of Newmarket, Suffolk See also [ edit ] All pages with titles containing Newmarket All pages with titles beginning with Newmarket Neumarkt (disambiguation) , several places in German-speaking areas New Market (disambiguation) Nieuwmarkt ,
2178-580: The Training Stables, on the site of the Old Tramway and Omnibus Company Stables (facing Barker Street). Stabling at the Barker Street (eastern) end of the site has included areas established for the accommodation of Randwick - Sydney coaching horses in 1877-8. This Training Stables is on the site of the Old Tramway and Omnibus Company Stables. The introduction of racehorse training began in 1878 when
2244-519: The Welsh village of Trelawnyd between 1710 and 1954 Newmarket, Gloucestershire , a hamlet in England Newmarket, Lewis , a village in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland Newmarket, Suffolk , an English market town known as the global centre of Thoroughbred horse racing United States [ edit ] Newmarket, Marion County, Missouri , an unincorporated community Newmarket, New Hampshire ,
2310-430: The area and elsewhere. Simeon campaigned for construction of a road from the city to Coogee (achieved in 1853) and promoted the incorporation of the suburb. Pearce sought construction of a church modelled on the church of St. John in his birthplace. In 1857 the first St Jude's stood on the site of the present post office, at the corner of the present Alison Road and Avoca Street. Randwick was slow to progress. The village
2376-483: The area now bordered by Enoggera Road, Newmarket Road, Wilston Road and Alderson Street. This area became known as the "new market" given the suburb its name. The new sale yards were serviced by Newmarket railway station after the rail line was extended from Mayne Junction in 1899. In 1900, local residents were agitating to have the Kelvin Grove tramway extended along Enoggera Road to the Newmarket Hotel. However,
2442-542: The area, along with students and workers at the nearby University of NSW and the Prince of Wales Hospital . Newmarket House was built on the site of the 1861 Newmarket Hotel. It is expected that the house's eastern section incorporates the remains of the original 1861 hotel structure. To this section it is believed that the southern, single storey wing was added in 1880-83 when the Fennelly / James White interests began in earnest
2508-556: The blood stock states of the Southern Mississippi. The "Big Stable' is significant on the grounds of architectural quality, unusual function and building type of historic importance. The Newmarket Precinct (Big Stable, Newmarket House, Sale Ring and Training Stables) will assist in the preservation of an historic asset of unusual value to the national heritage and to the municipality of Randwick. The graceful, homely and unpretentious structure of this site survive almost intact from
2574-652: The convenience of location on the tram-line, within 15 minutes ride to the GPO and close to the shopping centre, picture theatre, churches and state schools. As urban development continued in Newmarket, the saleyards were moved to Cannon Hill in 1931. Evidence of the saleyards can still be seen in a number of narrow laneways including one known as Saleyards Lane, most likely old cattle tracks between stockyards, that still exist in this neighbourhood. St Ambrose's Catholic School opened in 1936. Newmarket State High School opened on 29 January 1963 and closed on 13 December 1996. it
2640-452: The development. Grand old fig trees will be retained. The Inglis family has donated items from its thoroughbred business to be incorporated into the public space. Big Stable will be given to Randwick Council, though its future has yet to be confirmed. The auction ring will become a recreation space. 'The Big Stable' was built c. 1880 behind the Newmarket Hotel. Measuring approximately 40 by 17 metres (131 by 56 ft) on plan, it
2706-459: The first person in Australia to organise racing as a commercial sport. The racecourse made a big difference to the progress of Randwick. The horse-bus gave way to trams that linked the suburb to Sydney and civilisation. Randwick soon became a prosperous and lively place, and it still retains a busy residential, professional and commercial life. Today, some of the houses have been replaced by home units. Many European migrants have made their homes in
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2772-525: The junction of St.Paul's Street and Perouse Road. Here families lived in makeshift houses, taking on the most menial tasks in their struggle to survive. In 1858 when the NSW Government passed the Municipalities Act, enabling formation of municipal districts empowered to collect rates and borrow money to improve their suburb, Randwick was the first suburb to apply for the status of a municipality. It
2838-546: The land to develop. The rezoning went through Randwick Council on 4 April 2015 with maximum heights down from 29 to 25 metres (95 to 82 ft) and dwellings reduced from 900 to 700. The Big Stable was recently restored and returned to its original use by its present owners William Inglis and Son. In April 2017 the final sale was held at the Newmarket complex. The Inglis empire is about to shift to new headquarters near Warwick Farm Racecourse in south-west Sydney, where there will be plenty of space, easy access for out-of-towners,
2904-479: The last few years, some medium-density townhouses and unit blocks have appeared as well. Newmarket was originally known as "The Three Mile Scrub" due to its distance from the city, and Ashgrove Avenue, which links Enoggera Road with Waterworks Road to the west, was known as Three Mile Scrub Road. As Brisbane continued to grow northward along Kelvin Grove Road, in about 1880 it was decided to relocated Brisbane's livestock saleyards from Normanby to an outer location,
2970-451: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newmarket&oldid=1194080328 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Newmarket, Queensland Download coordinates as: Newmarket
3036-414: The national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 3.4%, New Zealand 2.6%, India 1.9%, China 1.2%, Korea, Republic of 0.7%. 85.6% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.1% Mandarin, 1% Italian, 0.7% Cantonese, 0.7% Spanish, 0.6% Korean. In the 2016 census , Newmarket had a population of 4,979 people. In the 2021 census , Newmarket had
3102-516: The noted trainer Michael Fennelly and his patron owner the Hon. James White MLC acquired interests at the site, then named "Cranbrook Stables". Construction of the "Big Stable" appears to have commenced shortly after this date. William Inglis & Son started selling livestock in 1906 out of rented premises in Randwick. When Arthur Inglis was a boy, trainers would exercise their horses by walking them around
3168-453: The posts of the main structure. Galleries give access to service compartments for feed, harness and grooms' accommodation. The atmosphere on entering this building, with its only external light from the glazing between 7 and 9 metres (23 and 30 ft) above floor level, with free standing timber posts, is very impressive. An American influence in the design has been suggested and could derive from familiarity with buildings of similar function in
3234-516: The result of European disease or confrontation with British colonisers. One of the earliest land grants in this area was made in 1824 to Captain Francis Marsh, who received 4.9 hectares (12 acres) bounded by the present Botany and High Streets, Alison and Belmore Roads. In 1839 William Newcombe acquired the land north-west of the present town hall in Avoca Street. Randwick takes its name from
3300-426: The sale required a £2 deposit and £1 per month per lot with the interest rate at 5%. The 22 building sites situated between Foster street and Ruby street, Kelvin Grove (Newmarket) Brisbane, were advertised as consisting of 16 perches and two minutes from the Kelvin Grove tram terminus. The original advertisement showed that between blocks 2 and 3 held a house on site, for removal. The following Monday 24 August 1914, it
3366-670: The school had an enrolment of 273 students with 20 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 13 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 254 students with 20 teachers (16 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent). Brisbane Urban Environmental Education Centre is an Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre at 15 Banks Street ( 27°25′54″S 153°00′17″E / 27.4318°S 153.0048°E / -27.4318; 153.0048 ( Brisbane Urban Environmental Education Centre ) ). There are no secondary schools in Newmarket. The nearest government secondary school
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#17328442814433432-419: The school had an enrolment of 279 students with 26 teachers (18 full-time equivalent) and 17 non-teaching staff (10 full-time equivalent). St Ambrose's Primary School is a Catholic primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 23 Davidson Street ( 27°26′26″S 153°00′21″E / 27.4405°S 153.0059°E / -27.4405; 153.0059 ( St Ambrose's Primary School ) ). In 2017,
3498-435: The streets near his family's thoroughbred sales complex in Randwick every afternoon. "There were trainers who had stables in the streets between here and Randwick Racecourse", Inglis said. After buying the site in 1917 for £50,000, William Inglis & Son developed the property to include a sales arena and four stables accommodating up to 620 horses. Arthur Inglis is now deputy chairman of the company. The Sale Ring enclosure
3564-538: The town of Randwick, Gloucestershire, England. The name was suggested by Simeon Pearce (1821–86) and his brother James. Simeon was born in the English Randwick and the brothers were responsible for the early development of both Randwick and its neighbour, Coogee . Simeon had come to the colony in 1841as a 21 year old surveyor. He built his Blenheim House on the 4 acres he bought from Marsh, and called his property "Randwick". The brothers bought and sold land profitably in
3630-423: The training of thoroughbred horses for racing. The house forms a 2.3-hectare (5.7-acre) precinct bounded by Barker and Young Streets and the adjoining sites of Randwick High School and Randwick Primary Schools. Newmarket House, along with the "Big Stables", Sale Ring, Training Stables on the site of the old Tramway and Omnibus Company Stables (on Barker Street) demonstrates the evolving importance of this precinct from
3696-495: The venue for fashion, celebrities and red-carpet events. The Newmarket site is home to internationally-renowned horse sales attended by leading traniners around the world. With The Championships carnival to continue this Saturday and the Schweppes Stakes, the venue's role continues (sic). The heritage-listed buildings on the 11ha site have been the backdrop for photo shoots, fashion shows, charity dinners and TV show launches. Over
3762-589: The venue for sporting events, as well as duels and illegal sports, from the early days in the colony's history. Its first racecourse, the Sandy Racecourse or Old Sand Track, had been a hazardous track over hills and gullies since 1860. When a move was made in 1863 by John Tait, to establish the Randwick Racecourse , Simeon Pearce was furious, especially when he heard that Tait also intended to move into Byron Lodge. Tait's venture prospered, however and he became
3828-506: The years, guests to the complex have included Gracie Otto , TV chippie Scott Cam , models Rachael Finch and Megan Gale and carcing ambassador Emma Freedman, daughter of five-time Melbourne Cup winning trainer Lee Freedman . Now the renowned auction centre and function venue will be turned into a residential and commercial development with up to 700 dwellings, and buildings up to 25m high. In 2011 William Inglis and Sons announced it would move its operation to Warwick Farm and sought to rezone
3894-598: Was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The Big Stable is part of the Newmarket Precinct in Randwick. Pre-1780s the local Aboriginal people in the area used the site for fishing and cultural activities; rock engravings, grinding grooves and middens remain in evidence. In 1789 Governor Arthur Phillip referred to "a long bay", which became known as Long Bay. Aboriginal people are believed to have inhabited
3960-539: Was approved in February 1859, and its first Council was elected in March 1859. The presence of Randwick racecourse, where racing was first held in 1833, brought to the suburb trainers, jockeys and stablehands, and from them developed a local racing industry which continues to this day. In 1833 horse racing moved from Hyde Park in the city to a Randwick track known as Sandy Course, because of its sandy soil. Randwick had been
4026-495: Was built on land at the rear of the original 1861 Newmarket Hotel. The design of the Stables has been attributed by the official history of Randwick's first 50 years (1859-1909) to "an artist named Fowler" (possibly Fowles) and the actual date of construction is not known precisely, c. 1880 . The stables is the most important building in a precinct with four important buildings: Newmarket House, The Big Stables, The Sale Ring and
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#17328442814434092-548: Was designed by architects John H. Buckeridge and Hall & Dods and built by G. Marshall and could seat 120 people. It was dedicated on Sunday 20 July 1901 by Bishop Webber. It is located at 58 Enoggera Road ( 27°26′22″S 153°00′24″E / 27.4395°S 153.0067°E / -27.4395; 153.0067 ( St James' Anglican Church ) ). Newmarket State School opened on 4 July 1904. The Newmarket Brickworks were constructed in Mina Parade in 1912 with
4158-456: Was isolated from Sydney by swamps and sandhills, and although a horse-bus was operated by a man named Grice from the late 1850s, the journey was more a test of nerves than a pleasure jaunt. Wind blew sand over the track, and the bus sometimes became bogged, so that passengers had to get out and push it free. From its early days Randwick had a divided society. The wealthy lived elegantly in large houses built when Pearce promoted Randwick and Coogee as
4224-443: Was located immediately west of Newmarket State School, extending from Brent Street south towards Banks Street ( 27°25′55″S 153°00′08″E / 27.4319°S 153.0022°E / -27.4319; 153.0022 ( Newmarket State High School (former) ) ). The school's site has been redeveloped for housing with the creation of Nelson Place, Laurence Street, and Daniel Place. Until December 1968 trams operated by
4290-608: Was published in The Telegraph newspaper, that 16 allotments of the Ruby Estate, Kelvin Grove (Newmarket) were sold during the auction. In about March 1918, a block of land was purchased for £100 to build a Baptist church in Newmarket/Grange. The church opened on Saturday 21 June 1919. The church was at 197 Wilston Road (corner of Carberry Street) in the suburb of Grange and is known as Grange Baptist Church. The sale of
4356-412: Was used as a Detention Barracks and after the war as a laminex factory. In 1954 Queen Elizabeth attended the races at Randwick, returning in 1992, when she put the "Royal" into the racecourse's name. The "Big Stable" was used as a set in some scenes in the box office hit-film, Phar Lap . The Stables were restored in the mid 1980s and received a Royal Australian Institute of Architecture Award,
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