63-518: North Tamworth is a suburb of Tamworth , New South Wales , Australia , in the city's north. It is on the northerly side of the Peel River between the suburbs of East Tamworth and Oxley Vale . North of North Tamworth are the satellite suburbs Hills Plain , and Moore Creek . The Tamworth Base Hospital, Tamara Private Hospital, and many medical professionals' clinics. The suburb contains Northgate Shopping Centre and many sporting fields. Settlement of
126-525: A Baseball tournament with teams competing from all over NSW and QLD. Located within the town are an athletic track, Australian football grounds, badminton courts, baseball diamonds, indoor basketball courts, indoor and outdoor cricket pitches, croquet turf, cycling (velodrome and BMX track), two 18-hole golf courses, a gymnastic centre, water bases hockey fields, the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre used for equine sports, eleven bowling turfs,
189-452: A circuit of the arena, without a lunge rein. Dan James then showed the audience, in his acts, why he is the 2008 Australian Horseman of the Year. The site is more than 72 hectares in total. Over 300 trees have been planted and even more shrubs have been installed. The perimeter of the complex is in the shape of a horseshoe. Over 1,000 workers were employed on the project with up to 100 working on
252-508: A diverse economy agriculture, education, transport and aviation are major industries. Aviation has been a significant part of the local economy, partly due to the town's exceptionally suitable flying weather, with the former East West Airlines and Eastern Airlines having had service and maintenance bases at the Tamworth Airport. Qantaslink currently conducts heavy maintenance on its DHC8-400 fleet at its Tamworth base. The Tamworth airport
315-529: A drama presentation, music performances, and displays from police, fire brigade and ambulance personnel; 2007 attracted a crowd of a few thousand to the festival in the park. Tamworth serves as the regional centre for media in the New England District. Much of the region's history is stored in its original form at the Tamworth Regional Film and Sound Archive – a volunteer organisation hosted by
378-495: A full sound system, dressing rooms, an orchestra pit, and fly tower, and is fully air conditioned. It is a multifunctional space for live theatre and cinema productions. It has significantly added to the existing cultural facilities in the region and provides a forum for live theatre, including dance, drama, music, educational activities, conferences and community events. During the Country Music Festival, The Capitol Theatre
441-954: A kart-racing track, a speedway track and a motocross track, netball courts: twelve asphalt courts, 30 grass courts and an indoor synthetic court, an inline hockey court, rugby league and union fields (nine senior fields and seven junior fields). Shooting sports have a 3 x 25 m standard pistol range, 1 x 10m air pistol range, 1 x 100m free and action pistol range; 1 x 50m service pistol range and 1 x 100m rifle range. Soccer fields include six senior fields, 8 junior fields and an indoor standard court. Two international standard softball diamonds and ten competition standard diamonds are available. Squash courts, two Olympic swimming pools and one indoor pool, tennis courts (two hardcourts, 17 synthetic courts, 8 clay courts and one indoor synthetic court), two tenpin bowling centres, 16 touch football/Oztag fields, two indoor volleyball courts and three beach courts, as well as 2 water polo competition level pools are located there. There
504-685: A municipally owned power station, giving the town the title of "First Town of Light". The first record of correctional facilities being established in Tamworth was on 17 December 1864 when the local Police Magistrate was appointed as the Visiting Justice at the Tamworth Gaol. A gaoler and sheriff were appointed in 1868. At the commencement of 1920, there were 11 prisoners detained. During that year, 201 prisoners were received with 183 discharged leaving 29 in prison by 31 December 1920. Almost 20 per cent of
567-404: A new record maximum of 42.5 °C (108.5 °F), eclipsing the previous record by 0.5 of a degree, but only a year later, on 3 January 2014, this record was broken by almost 3 degrees, with a new record maximum of 45.1 °C (113.2 °F). This record has since been broken with a maximum of 45.9 °C (114.6 °F) recorded, during a significant heatwave, on 12 February 2017. Rainfall
630-687: A restaurant and an exhibition hall for a heritage hall of fame. This will be the future site for the annual Tamworth Pastoral & Agricultural Show. On 23 October 2008 the NSW Chapter of the Australian Property Institute voted the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre as the leading local government project in New South Wales (NSW) in this year. The 2010 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Finals were held over two nights at
693-576: A warm temperate climate with hot summers and relatively cool winters. It is included in the rainfall records and weather forecast region of the North West Slopes or the North West Slopes and Plains division of the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts. Under the Köppen climate classification scheme, Tamworth has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Temperatures exceed 35 °C (95 °F) on around 20–25 days
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#1733094276825756-533: A year, but over the past few years have exceeded this number substantially. The average maximum temperature in summer is 33 °C (91 °F), and the average minimum approximately 18 °C (64 °F), the mean annual rainfall is 673.2 mm (26.50 in). Winters are mild and sometimes even warm by day, and cool to cold by night. Daytime temperatures average around 16–17 °C (61–63 °F) and occasionally make it to 20, and overnight minima average 3 °C (37 °F). On 12 January 2013, Tamworth recorded
819-521: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tamworth, New South Wales Tamworth is a city and administrative centre of the north-eastern region of New South Wales , Australia. Situated on the Peel River within the local government area of the Tamworth Regional Council , it is the largest and most populated city in the region, with a population of 43,874 in 2021, making it
882-495: Is a awesome mountain bike track, owned and maintained by the Tamworth Council. It has a range of difficulty levels, including easy, intermediate and difficult. The park features a Jump Line with a range of jumps and build up speed through the course. The more difficult trails are further up the hill, Pha Pha Pindari, Kamikaze and Top Loader are the black downhill tracks. While Secret Valley, Goanna Crawl, Skyline and North Hill are
945-428: Is best known for hosting the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF) over a period of 10 days from Friday to Sunday in mid to late January, sometimes including Australia Day. TCMF is the second biggest country music festival in the world. It features thousands of Australian and international country music artists performing live shows 24 hours a day. Each year, an estimated 100,000 people pass through Tamworth for
1008-438: Is experienced all year round, with summer storms providing occasional heavy downpours. Tamworth's rainy season, in the early months of a new year (particularly January) can result in major flooding . Snow is very rare in Tamworth, but does occasionally occur in the surrounding higher villages such as Nundle (although far from reliable). Frosts are frequent and often severe. On 28 and 29 November 2008, Tamworth, Gunnedah , and
1071-419: Is home to the former Bae systems flight training academy complex, capable of accommodating and training up to 150 students at any time. New operators are currently being sought following the withdrawal of Bae from military flight training in 2020. The Australasian Pacific Aeronautical College and New England Institute of TAFE in the town also provide aeronautical training. Agriculture is an important industry in
1134-499: Is host to three independent shows per day. The Tamworth Town Hall, located in the Tamworth Central Business District , is a historical building used for events, conferences and concerts. Additionally, it is commonly used for career expos, antique shows, meetings and conventions. It was built in 1934, has a proscenium stage, a gallery and a seating capacity of 1074 people. Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre
1197-592: Is located in the suburb of Hillvue . It is a multipurpose centre with a seating capacity of 5,100, and is the biggest of its kind outside the New South Wales and south-east Queensland metropolitan areas. Tamworth in 2020 was dubbed Australia's "Fattest" for having the highest rate of obesity by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 69.6% of residents undertook low or no level of exercise (top 10 highest rate of inactivity) 20.2% smoked tobacco (the highest rate in
1260-631: The North Tamworth Bears Rugby League Club and Oxley Vale Attunga Football Club play at Jack Woolaston Oval; and the North Companions Football Club play at Riverside Park. There is a rich tradition of rivalries in Rugby league and Rugby Union between North Tamworth and West Tamworth as the suburbs' football teams represent the northern and western suburbs of Tamworth respectively, and geographically different sides of
1323-521: The Sydney Opera House . The audience was entertained by top performances of skill during the opening night. The Gomeroi Dance Troupe performed along with Mark Atkins playing his didgeridoo . Colin Friels recited " The Man from Snowy River ", while a mob of 20 horses and stockmen galloped around the arena with their stockwhips cracking. Other performances included a display by pony club members of
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#17330942768251386-521: The Tamworth Central Business District in the suburb of Hillvue . The centre, designed by architects Timothy Court and Company and built by National Buildplan presents a landmark for New England Highway traffic. This complex is a multi-level, multipurpose livestock centre with a total seating capacity of 4,020 and is the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere . AELEC can be used in its entirety or parts thereof depending on
1449-664: The Tamworth Country Music Festival in late January; the second-biggest country music festival in the world after Nashville. The city is recognised as the National Equine Capital of Australia because of the high number of equine events held in the city and the construction of the world-class Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre , the biggest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The Kamilaroi or Gamilaroi ('G' and 'K' can be pronounced
1512-576: The Tamworth Regional Council at a cost of $ 30 million. Construction of stage I began in June 2007 and was completed in October 2008. The centre has an indoor arena seating 3,360 people, stables for over 478 horses, a covered stud livestock-selling area with seating for 660 people and truck and camping facilities for 195 vehicles. Associations for Appaloosas horses, all breeds, Western Performance, Australian Stock Horses , Pony Clubs and cutting horses all use
1575-780: The 1950s to the 1980s. The museum specialises in Ducati, Triumph, Honda, Velocette and Laverda. The museum holds an example of the limited edition MV Agusta F4 Serie Oro . Since 2000, the Combined Churches of Tamworth have run a free to the public festival called "Lifefest" in Bicentennial Park. The event is run on a Saturday in July in conjunction with Fusion Tamworth and with the support of Tamworth Regional Council. The family day celebrates National Thanksgiving Day and involves various stalls with free food, drinks, games, and showbags, as well as
1638-451: The 1990s. There are a few hundred shops in the main street, as well as restaurants, street cafés and banks. These include a large Target department store (formerly Grace Bros ). There are many shopping centres located in Tamworth, with the majority being located in the CBD, but many are also located in various neighbourhood suburbs. Shopping centres include: Tourism is a significant industry in
1701-464: The 30 Zone area. The charge of Beersheba was re-created by 52 members of Light Horse troops from NSW and Queensland . A troop of 12 horsemen appeared as the Electric Horsemen to give an unusual light display. Heath and Rozzie Ryan gave dressage displays with their stallions and a liberty horse. Six of Australia's best horse riding stunts riders performed, including a blindfolded girl who made
1764-631: The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre, with five top-ranked professional bull riders from the United States and 25 of Australia’s best bull riders contesting the event. On 21 February 2009 the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre was officially opened by the NSW Governor, Marie Bashir , before a sell-out crowd of almost 3,500 people. Professor Bashir commented that the complex takes your breath away and Tony Windsor , Independent MP for New England, stated that AELEC could be compared to
1827-544: The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources are located in Tamworth. Tamworth is recognised nationally as the sporting horse capital of Australia and is the headquarters of three major equine associations: CHA, ABCRA and AQHA. Many of the Australia's most important equine events take place in Tamworth. Various international, national and state championships are regularly held in
1890-724: The Kariong Youth Correctional Centre which opened in September 1991. Tamworth is located on the western side of the Great Dividing Range , on the banks of the Peel River , about 420 km (260 mi) north of Sydney on the New England Highway , and 280 km (170 mi) inland from Port Macquarie on the Oxley Highway . The city is situated at a narrow point on the Peel River floodplain, nestled at
1953-705: The Peel River. In rugby league this rivalry is between the North Tamworth Bears and the West Tamworth Lions, with their clash drawing large crowds each year. In rugby union this rivalry is between the Tamworth Magpies and the Pirates rugby club, with their clash each year also drawing large crowds. 31°04′41″S 150°55′34″E / 31.07806°S 150.92611°E / -31.07806; 150.92611 This New South Wales geography article
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2016-589: The Tamworth Regional Council – and their database is available online . In 1970, the town (city hall, main street, swimming pool, Hoyts drive-in, and station) and region served as the setting for the Judy vignette in the 1971 film 3 to Go . Tamworth is served by three commercial and two public television services, each having their respective primary and multichannel services across the North West region: Of
2079-494: The Tamworth area, worth $ AUD239 million annually as at December 2014, with by far the most significant draw being the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival , the biggest event of its type in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere . Other attractions include Tamworth's museums and galleries. Nearby destinations include several country towns, including Barraba , popular for birdwatching , Nundle , and Quirindi . Tamworth
2142-611: The Tamworth district, as well as Australia's richest sporting horse event; the NCHA Futurity. Additionally, the ABCRA National Finals Rodeo occurs during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Equine sports and their participation is very high in the Tamworth region amongst residents. The strength of the equine and sporting horse industry has resulted in hundreds of businesses and horse studs being located in
2205-457: The Tamworth economy. An estimated 307,000 hectares (760,000 acres) of land are used for the agricultural industry, with an economic gross value of $ 75 million contributing to the Tamworth economy. Important agricultural activities include beef, sheep, grain, dairy, poultry and lucerne. Other agricultural areas include alpaca, buffalo, berry, fish, goat, hydroponic, nut, olive, and specialised game fowl farming, as well as wineries. Offices for
2268-597: The Wax Museum, and the Hands of Fame Park. In the 1990s, Ansair established a bus bodying factory in Tamworth to body Scania and Volvo buses for Brisbane Transport and the State Transit Authority . Jakab Industries also bodied buses, ambulances and postal vans between 1973 and 2002. The Tamworth Capitol Theatre is fitted with a 405-seat auditorium with two levels of tiered seating, professional theatre lighting,
2331-400: The area dates from the 1830s when squatters began to settle along the Peel River. Growth was minimal until the 1880s, aided by the construction of the railway line. Significant development occurred in the post-war years, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. The population has been relatively stable since the early 1990s, a result of some new dwellings being added to the area, but a decline in
2394-503: The average number of persons living in each dwelling. North Tamworth is bounded by Browns Lane in the north, the locality of Moore Creek in the east, the locality of East Tamworth , Daruka Road, Janison Street, Darling Street, Main North railway line and the Peel River in the south and the locality of Oxley Vale in the west. North Tamworth is the home four of Tamworth's football teams: Tamworth Rugby Union Sporting Club play at Rugby Park;
2457-636: The base of the Wentworth Mounds, a spur of the Moonbi Range , where the Northwest Slopes rise to the Northern Tablelands . The elevation is around 400 m (1,300 ft) AHD . The Peel River runs southeast to northwest through Tamworth. The main city centre is on the northeast bank, between the river and the Wentworth Mounds, which rise to heights of 800 m (2,600 ft), towering over
2520-527: The centre. Tamworth is the largest and main retail centre for the New England and North West Slopes regions of New South Wales . Retail accounts for 22.5% of the working population and is the largest employer in the town. Peel Street is the major retail and shopping area of Tamworth and is located in the Tamworth central business district . Three blocks of Peel St were refurbished over different stages during
2583-1297: The city. The southwest bank is much flatter, and the city's suburbs sprawl to the south. Water for residents and the town's industry is supplied by Chaffey Dam , 44 km (27 mi) south east of the city. Urban Tamworth occupies an area of 240.7 km (92.9 sq mi) as of 2016. The Tamworth Regional Council area encompasses the suburbs, towns, villages and rural localities of Appleby, Attunga, Banoon, Barraba (part), Barry, Bective, Bendemeer, Bithramere, Borah Creek, Bowling Alley Point, Bundarra (part), Calala, Crawney (part), Daruka, Duncans Creek, Dungowan, Duri, East Tamworth, Garoo, Garthowen, Gidley, Goonoo Goonoo, Gowrie, Gulf Creek (part), Halls Creek, Hallsville, Hanging Rock, Hillvue, Ironbark, Kentucky (part), Kingswood, Klori, Kootingal, Limbri, Lindesay, Longarm, Loomberah, Manilla, Mayvale, Moonbi, Moore Creek, Mulla Creek, Namoi River, Nemingha, New Mexico, Niangala (part), North Tamworth, Nundle, Ogunbil, Oxley Vale, Piallamore, Red Hill, Retreat, Rushes Creek, Somerton, South Tamworth, Taminda, Tamworth, Thirloene, Timbumburi, Tintinhull, Upper Horton (part), Upper Manilla, Wallamore, Warrabah, Warral, Watsons Creek, Weabonga, West Tamworth, Westdale, Wimborne, Winton, Wongo Creek, Woodsreef, Woolbrook (part) and Woolomin. Tamworth has
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2646-404: The community. Many major annual and one-off sporting events are held in the town because of the wide range of facilities and venues available. There are over 180 sporting clubs in the Tamworth region and the region has several strong competitions, including basketball, cricket , football (soccer) , field hockey , netball , rugby league , rugby union , and Aussie rules football . As a result,
2709-498: The existing settlement. This town became the main town, called "Tamworth" after Tamworth, Staffordshire , represented at the time in parliament by Robert Peel . The town prospered, and was reached by the railway in 1878. The first streetlights used in Australia were commercially owned in Waratah Tasmania in 1886, but on 9 November 1888, Tamworth became the first location in Australia to have electric street lighting powered by
2772-545: The festival. Around 70,000 stay for a substantial duration, with some camping along the banks of the Peel River. On the last Saturday of each TCMF, the Toyota Country Music Cavalcade is held in Peel Street (the main street), featuring many country music artists. The festival culminates in the prestigious Golden Guitar Awards . Tamworth otherwise honours country music by being home to the ' Big Golden Guitar' ,
2835-471: The flora of the region, as well as include flora and plant displays from various parts of Australia and the world. Tamworth has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: The following buildings in Tamworth are listed on the now defunct Register of the National Estate : Tamworth was the first town in Australia to light its streets by municipally generated electricity in 1888. A larger power station
2898-584: The intermidate tech trails. While Yellow Brick Road, Hillside and Southpark are the green flowy trails. The Oakburn Park motorsports complex built in 1996, is located 12 kilometres northwest of the city. It contains speedway and motcocross circuits and the motorcycle speedway track has hosted the New South Wales Championship on five occasions and the Australian Under-21 Championship four times. The many important parks in
2961-683: The participants’ requirements. Tamworth is recognised as the "National Equine Capital of Australia" because of the high volume of equine events held in the city, the presence of several equine organisation offices and many nearby breeding and training establishments. The New South Wales Government approved the Tamworth Regional Council business plan in May 2007 that provided for the centre’s construction. TRC contributed A$ 20 million with council cash, loans and reserves. The Australian Federal Government contributed $ 6.6 million and State government made grants of $ 3.65 million. Belmore Engineering of Tamworth won
3024-524: The prisoners were aged under 21 years. The Tamworth Gaol ceased to exist on 25 March 1943, and this was ratified by a proclamation from 8 April 1943. Prior to its opening as an adult male correctional centre in 1991, the facility (known variously as the Tamworth Institution for Boys, the Tamworth Boys' Home, and Endeavour House) was a male juvenile justice centre that pre–dated the establishment of
3087-546: The project's Sydney based structural engineer S2 Corporation, is believed to be a first for equine centres on the world. The complex was opened to the public on Sunday 21 September 2008 as part of a community open day from 12 noon to 5 pm. About 8,000 to 9,000 people from across the state visited the centre. Additional seating is planned for up to 1,500 more on the mezzanine level in Stage II. Stabling will be increased to 700 stalls in stage II. The stadium will be extended to include
3150-521: The same year, the Australian Agricultural Company was granted a lease of 127,000 hectares (310,000 acres) of land at Goonoo Goonoo, south of the present location of Tamworth, extending to present-day Calala. In the 1830s, a company town began to develop on the Peel's southwest bank, the present site of West Tamworth . In 1850, a public town was gazetted on the opposite side of the river from
3213-501: The same) people, from whose language comes the word " budgerigar ", inhabited the area before European contact. In 1818, John Oxley passed through the Peel Valley and commented, "it would be impossible to find a finer or more luxuriant country than its waters...No place in this world can afford more advantages to the industrious settler than this extensive vale". In 1831, the first sheep stations and cattle stations were formed, and in
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#17330942768253276-502: The site on some days. The Tamworth Regional Council has spent more than $ 1.2 million in extending recycled water for use in the Longyard precinct and harvesting runoff water from the complex buildings. The biggest event scheduled in 2008 was the nine-day 35th National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) ANZ Futurity which featured over $ 500,000 in the prize pool. The first rodeo held in the AELEC
3339-505: The state) and 19.6% consumed alcohol at a high risk. 23.5% of adults have high blood pressure. There has been media criticism for the amount of fast food establishments in Tamworth with the town receiving its fourth McDonalds . Hungry Jacks is also looking to add another restaurant. The council approved the restaurants because of its potential to create jobs. Sport is a very important part of Tamworth culture, and over 50 different sports and recreational pursuits are participated in by
3402-533: The suburb. Tamworth is primarily a service centre for the New England and North West regions, providing services to a population of some 200,000 plus people from the Tamworth region and satellite areas. The retail industry is the biggest employer, followed by manufacturing and health services. The industries with the most number of businesses in order are property and business services, agriculture and construction, closely followed by finance and insurance services. With
3465-411: The surrounding area received torrential rain that caused severe flooding and led to the area being declared a natural disaster area . According to the 2021 census of Population, 43,874 people were in Tamworth urban area. Around 89.5% of Tamworth were working in 2021. At the 2021 census, the industry sector in Tamworth with the most employees was Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) with 6.1% of
3528-577: The tender worth about $ 350,000 for the cattle yard roofing and the campdrafting judge's tower. Work commenced on the 22 ha site in June 2007 by the National Buildplan Group of Armidale who won the tender to build it. This centre is the biggest ever construction undertaken by Tamworth Regional Council on behalf of its city and community and is a significant landmark there. The main arena, domed sale ring and six stable buildings incorporate unique, post-tensioned steel truss technology designed by
3591-519: The third largest inland city in New South Wales (after Wagga Wagga and Albury ). Tamworth is 318 km (198 mi) from the Queensland border and is located almost midway between Brisbane and Sydney . The city is known as the "First Town of Lights", being the first place in Australia to use electric street lights in 1888. Tamworth is also famous as the "Country Music Capital of Australia" and "Australia's answer to Nashville ", annually hosting
3654-453: The three main commercial networks: Subscription television services are provided by Foxtel . Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) is a multi building and arena complex that was designed for equine usage. It has two indoor arenas , stabling, plus an education and training building, which is located on the New England Highway approximately five kilometres south of
3717-567: The town has produced many sportspeople, including test cricketers, Olympic shooters and hockey players, and many players in the National Rugby League . The Northern Inland Academy of Sport is one important institution in the town that has helped talented sportspeople to establish themselves "on and off the field". It was established in 1992 and has a wide range of community support. During the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June, Tamworth hosts
3780-413: The town of Tamworth include Anzac Park, Bicentennial Park and The Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens. The botanical gardens were established in 1995 and are run by the Tamworth Regional Council. Bicentennial Park is characterised by its stagnant waters and high population of wild ducks . The gardens cover an area of 28 ha (69 acres), 5 ha (12 acres) of which has been developed. The gardens conserve
3843-660: The town's region. Titles held in the town include: ABCRA National Finals and Junior National Finals, Australian Quarter Horse National Championships and Barrel Race Super Challenge, and the National Cutting Horse Association Futurity among many other events. These events were hosted at the Tamworth Showgrounds in the suburb of Taminda ; however, they are now hosted at the new Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre as of 2008. The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre has been built by
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#17330942768253906-498: The workforce. Population for Tamworth Urban Area . City Satellite suburbs The Tamworth central business district is the town centre and is located north of the Peel River . It is primarily a business area of Tamworth, with many shops, restaurants, car dealerships, as well as shopping centres and public facilities. The Tamworth Regional Council has its headquarters in Peel Street at Ray Walsh House. Bicentennial Park and number one cricket oval are also located in
3969-706: Was established in 1923 at a site in Marius Street, East Tamworth due to the high demand of electricity and the main building was demolished in 1982. The Tamworth Power Station Museum's purpose is to tell the story of the town's role in the development of electric street lighting, from the early days of oil lamps in 1876 and gas lamps in 1882, through to the installation of the first electric lights in November 1888. The museum has one of Australia's largest collections of early 20th century electrical appliances. The Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum holds more than 50 motorcycles spanning from
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