Dondingalong, New South Wales

Dondingalong is a locality in the Kempsey Shire of New South Wales, Australia.[2] It had a population of 664 as of the 2016 census.[1]

Dondingalong
New South Wales
Dondingalong
Coordinates31°07′00″S 152°44′00″E
Population664 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2440
Location14 km (9 mi) SW of Kempsey
LGA(s)Kempsey Shire
State electorate(s)Oxley
Federal Division(s)Cowper

Community facilities

The Dondingalong Bush Fire Brigade was formally established in August 1981, but had existed in some form since 1942.[3]

The Dondingalong Multi-Purpose Centre is located at the Kalateenee Recreational Reserve.[3]

The Dondingalong Off-Road Circuit, operated by the Kempsey Macleay Off Road Club, located off Gowings Hill Road, is a popular racing venue.[4]

The Pipers Creek Grove (also known as Dondingalong Organic Bushfoods) bushfood plantation is located at Dondingalong.[5]

History

Dondingalong Public School opened in 1865, was half-time with Sherwood from 1872 to 1876, closed from 1876 to 1881 and was half-time with Sherwood from 1881 to 1882. It operated as a full-time school from 1882 to 1916, during 1918, and from 1928 until it was closed permanently in 1965.[6]

A postal receiving office at Dondingalong opened on 1 August 1896, became a post office on 1 July 1927, and closed on 30 June 1931.[7]

The former Dondingalong Uniting Church (formerly a Wesleyan and Methodist church) opened in 1892. It has closed and been sold.[8]

Dondingalong was affected by a bushfire on 12 February 2017, which destroyed two homes, seven outbuildings, fencing and stock.[9]

Heritage listings

Dondingalong has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dondingalong (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  2. "Extract". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  3. "Dondingalong". Rural Fire Service Association. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  4. "Dondingalong Off Road Challenge". Hunter Valley Off Road Racing Association. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  5. "Pipers Creek Grove". Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  6. "Dondingalong". School History Search. Department of Education. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  7. "Dondingalong". Post Office Reference. Premier Postal. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  8. "Dondingalong Uniting Church - Former". churchesaustralia.org. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  9. "Long road ahead for victims of Dondingalong bushfire". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  10. "Pipers Creek Lime Kilns". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Office of Environment and Heritage. H01856. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
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