Gilgandra, New South Wales

Gilgandra is the capital of Gilgandra Shire and is located in New South Wales in Australia. The place is located at the Warrumbungle National Park at the junction of the Newell Highway, the Oxley Highway and Castlereagh Highway. The small town is also on the Castlereagh River.

Etymology

The word comes from the Gilgandra Aboriginal language and means long water hole, possibly represents the Castlereagh River.

Geography

The landscape around Gilgandra is very flat. The soils consist mostly of sand.

Climate

Whereas in summer high temperature of up to 40 ° C can be achieved, in the winter the temperature can fall to -2 ° C, and snow. 1955, the town was hit by a tsunami. Later, however, the place was hit by droughts.

History

Gilgandra was founded in 1888.

Sons of the city

• Donald Frederick Gregory O'Connor ( cricketer )
• William Thomas Hitchen