Bingara, New South Wales

Bingara is a small town in the northeast of the Australian state of New South Wales. It is located in Murchison County in New England, 158 km north of Tamworth, 70 km west of Inverell, 604 km north of Sydney and 500 km south-west of Brisbane. The city is situated on the Gwydir River and is the administrative center of the created in 2003 Gwydir Shire Local Government Area. At the 2006 census Bingara had 1,207 inhabitants. Most of the inhabitants are Anglo- Celtic origin. 4.7% were born overseas and 2.4% are descended from Aborigines. The city is a popular retirement home, so 49.9 % of the population is age 55 or older. Your socio-economic standard is below the Australian average.

History

1827 Allan Cunningham crossed the Gwydir River at Bingara. At that time he held the river for the Peel River, but realized his mistake on the return trip. 1838 Myall Creek massacre took place very near the present-day Bingara, in which 28 Aborigines were killed.

The discovery of gold in 1852 led to the establishment of gold diggers. In the 1880s they found copper and diamonds, which led to a rapid development of the city. Bingara is one of the few diamond deposits in Australia. 1890, the previous name Bingera has been changed ( the Aboriginesname for ' Bach ') in Bingara. The first post office Bingera was opened on 1 January, 1853, was renamed in 1862 in Upper Bingera and 1868 closed again. The second post office Bingera opened in 1862 and was renamed in 1890 in Bingara ..

Climate

In spring (September / October ) and autumn (April / May), the climate in Bingara very mild and pleasant. From June to August there is indeed a sunny day, but the nights are cold and frosty. The summer from November to January is hot and very dry.

Transport and Tourism

The Fossickers Way ( State Road 95) passes through the town and crosses there the Gwydir River. The Gwydir River is the main attraction of Bingara.