Kurri Kurri, New South Wales
Kurri Kurri is a small town in the Australian state of New South Wales.
Kurri kurri is a word of Awabakal language and means " first thing ", " beginning". Colloquially, the short form Kurri is used for the place.
Geography
Kurri Kurri is part of the local administrative area Cessnock City and is located in the lower portion of the Hunter Valley region, which is for viticulture in Australia significant. The place is mainly a residential area and has an industrial zone in the northwest on.
History
The geologist Edgeworth David discovered in 1886 with the South Maitland Coalfield a large coal deposit in the region. For the purpose of coal mining railway line was built and the town of Kurri Kurri created in 1902, the first land auction in 1903 took place.
As the center of the mining region Kurri Kurri grew to 1911 significantly. Mid-1920s, the peak of coal production was reached in the mid- 1960s was finally set. Between the 1930s and 1960s, the population of the city decreased. Kurri Kurri in 1966 was merged with other places to Cessnock City Local Government Area.
Culture and sights
In the city, each is a church building of the Baptist, Congregational and Uniting Church in Australia. The 1903 Kurri Kurri finished hotel with its rich decoration is a tourist attraction today.
The Richmond Main Mining Museum and housed in the Kurri Kurri High School Sir Edgeworth David Memorial Museum reminiscent of the industrial past Kurri Kurris. From 2003 to 2007 originated in a project over 40 murals in the city, depicting scenes from the history of the region.
Economy and infrastructure
After the end of coal mining, the Kurri Kurri aluminum smelter, which in 1969 took up their operation, the main industry in Kurri Kurri dar. In the 1970s also opened several production of light industry in the town.
In the field of medical infrastructure Kurri Kurri District Hospital which existed. In addition, several schools exist in the town.
Personalities
- Richard Johnson ( born 1974 ), football player
- Casey Stoner ( born 1985 ), motorcycle racer
- Chad Reed ( b. 1982 ), motocross riders