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Macksville, New South Wales
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| Macksville New South Wales |
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| Population: | 2,155 (Census 2006)[1] |
| Postcode: | 2447 |
| Elevation: | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Location: | 502 km (312 mi) from Sydney |
| LGA: | Nambucca Shire Council |
| State District: | Oxley |
| Federal Division: | Cowper |
Macksville is a small town on the Nambucca River in Nambucca Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane on the Pacific Highway and the North Coast railway line. In 2001 it had a population of 2,658,[1] although the sign at the entrance to the town claims a population of 7000. This included 144 (6.7%) indigenous persons and 1,854 (86%) Australian-born persons.
It is home to the famous Macksville Bridge and Star Hotel, located on River Street and overlooking the Nambucca River. The Nambucca Shire Council chambers are located in Macksville.
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Named after Angus Mackay and Hugh McNally who built the Star Hotel in 1885 - the town became Macks Village before changing to Macksville.
Radio Stations 2CS-FM (106.3), CHY (104.1), Star FM (105.5 & 105.1), 2MC-FM (106.7), Triple J (91.5 & 96.3), 2NVR FM (105.9)
Macksville has no radio stations of its own, however 2NVR FM is the Nambucca Valley's Community Radio Station.
Newspapers Midcoast Observer, Hibiscus Happynings, Guardian News.
Television ABC, ABC2, SBS, PRIME (SEVEN), SOUTHERN CROSS TEN (TEN), NBN (WIN, NINE)
Websites Nambucca Valley & Macksville Search Engine Nambucca Valley Directory Nambucca Valley Tourism Website
More information about Macksville
Macksville achieved perhaps the pinnacle of its international fame when Bill Bryson wrote of his adventures there in Chapter 12 of his book, "Down Under", published as "A Sunburnt Country" in the USA. [2]
Frank John Partridge VC is a famous son. His bravery during World War II and success on the radio quiz show Pick-a-Box are well-documented.[3]
Another popular watering hole in Macksville is the Nambucca Hotel, aka, "BONSERS". Famous identities include Bilby and Norton.
Macksville is known for its passion of Rugby league and has been home of the Macksville Sea Eagles since 1912. From 2002 to 2007 Macksville has won five group 2 titles and have proven them selves as a force to be reckoned with in group 2 rugby league.
Macksville has a strong sporting history and holds the Macksville Gift annually on the 1st saturday in November. The Gift is the second oldest running race in Australia second behind the Stawell gift.
Macksville also has a few famous sporting heros such as Greg Inglis, Melbourne Storm. Inglis has played representative matches for Queensland, Australia and in 2007 won a telstra premiership with Melbourne Storm.
Recently Phillip Hughes has become talk of the town gaining a spot in the NSW SpeedBlitz Blues. Hughes has won his first rookie contract after an excellent season in grade cricket.
Macksville has 3 primary school: Macksville Public School, ST.Patricks school and the Hibiscus Christian School. It also has one secondary school, Macksville High school.
Macksville also has an annual show. The Macksville Show is held on the last weekend in April. The show ground also host a range of other events throughout the year including cattle sales, "the rusty iron rally" and "pro-ag", just to name a few.
If your looking for a great meal in Macksville than its hard to go past "Macksville Chinese Restuarant", Michael Yeung's Chinese food is hard to beat! Howevere if you are in search of a different flavour than you can choose from restruants such as Giardino Cafe Pizza & Pasta Restaurant or Salz Pizza next door to the star.
If your just after a quick bite and value you for money that the "Beehive Coffee Lounge" is the place to go. Doug Harvey never disappoints!
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- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Macksville (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-09-17.
- ^ Bryson, Bill. Down Under. Black Swan, 400. ISBN 0-552-99703-X.
- ^ Frank Partridge. 50 Australians. Australian War Memorial. Retrieved on 2006-11-21.
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