Manildra, New South Wales

Manildra, New South Wales
Manildra
New South Wales
Manildra is located in New South Wales
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Manildra
Population: 503 (2006 Census)[1]
Postcode: 2865
Location:
LGA: Cabonne Shire Council
State District: Orange
Federal Division: Calare

Manildra is a small town located halfway between Orange and Parkes in Cabonne Shire, New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census, Manildra had a population of 503.[1]

Industries

Located on the banks of Mandagery Creek in the heart of a farming community, it is the home of the Manildra Flour Mill (largest in the Southern Hemisphere) which commenced in 1952 and has since expanded into the largest industrial wheat producer in Australia. The Manildra Flour Mill is owned by The Manildra Group, who export to the world. The Manildra Hotel (1912) is one of 2 pubs in the town.

History

Historically, it is the home of the oldest running cinema in Australia which was originally a travelling attraction (since 1923) that found a home and has been offering entertainment ever since. This cinema is called the Amusu (pronounced 'amuse you') Theatre, and movies are screened every fortnight.

The name Manildra is an aboriginal word meaning 'winding river'. It is said the town was called this because of Mandagery Creek, which winds around Manildra's east side.

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Manildra (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL150000&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 27 October 2009. 
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Coordinates: 33°11′S 148°41′E / 33.183°S 148.683°E / -33.183; 148.683


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