Purfleet, New South Wales

Purfleet is a small suburb of the Greater Taree region, located within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 313 kilometres (194 mi) north of Sydney.

Purfleet
New South Wales
Purfleet
Coordinates31°56′S 152°28′E
Population127 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2430
Location
LGA(s)Mid-Coast Council
State electorate(s)Myall Lakes
Federal Division(s)Lyne

At the 2016 census, the town reported a resident population of 127. The median age was 30.

Indigenous presence

Purfleet was previously the site of an Aboriginal reserve, originally known as Sunshine Station, established by the Aborigines Protection Board in 1900. A mission school operated on the reserve from 1903 until 1952.[2][3] Aboriginal people from the area were relocated to the mission, and were not allowed to leave to go to town without the permission of the manager.[4]

The Purfleet/Taree Local Aboriginal Land Council is located within the suburb, as is the Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre.

Aunty Pat Davis-Hurst AO AM, a nationally recognised Aboriginal elder, healthcare worker and activist was born on the mission.[5]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Purfleet". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  2. Heritage, corporateName=Office of Environment and. "Living on Aboriginal reserves and stations". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. "Worimi People". www.tobwabba.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. Media, Ingrid Kool-Clarke, Red Ant. "Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation » » Bill Simon". www.kinchelaboyshome.org.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  5. Parker, Sarah (24 April 2013). "Manning mourns Aunty Pat". Manning River Times. Taree. Retrieved 8 October 2018.


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