Clunes, New South Wales
| Clunes New South Wales | |
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A view from James Gibson Road, Clunes, 2008 | |
Clunes | |
| Coordinates | 28°44′S 153°24′E / 28.733°S 153.400°E |
| Population | 559 (2011 census)[1] |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | |
| Region | Northern Rivers |
| State electorate(s) | Lismore |
| Federal division(s) | Richmond |
Clunes is a small town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of the regional centre of Lismore.[2] In 2011 census, Clunes had a population of 559 people.[1]
It is on the lands of the Widjabal people of the Bundjalung nation who are its traditional owners.[3][4]
Description and history
Clunes is situated in hilly country and the volcanic soils provided by nearby Mount Warning (Wollumbin) allow for macadamia and coffee-growing.
Clunes was first settled by Europeans in the 1870s following the Robertson Land Act 1861 which allowed for the free selection of crown lands and, by 1883, there were enough children in the area for the creation of Clunes School.[3]
There are a number of theories regarding the origin of the name of Clunes and it is believed to be named for Robert Mortimer Clunes, an early engineer in the local dairying industry, however it is also suggested that the town is named for Archibald Clunes Innes. Notably 'Clunes' is also the Gaelic word for "pleasant place".[5][2] It is also nicknamed "The Holy City" because of the number of fine early Australian churches in the village.[6]
Gallery
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The welcome sign to Clunes, New South Wales, 2025
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LOVE in Clunes, New South Wales, featuring directional signs to surrounding areas, 2025
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The Clunes Store, 2025
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Uncle Peter's Books in Clunes, 2025
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The Coronation Hall in Clunes, 2025
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Clunes Public School in Clunes, 2025
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Clunes (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Clunes | NSW Holidays & Accommodation, Things to Do, Attractions and Events". www.visitnsw.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ a b "History". Clunes Old School Association Inc. 26 December 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Lismore's First Peoples". www.lismore.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Clunes (Locality)". NSW Place and Road Naming Proposals System. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Harder, Tracey (10 January 2014). "Clunes: A village preserved". The Daily Telegraph (Sydney). Retrieved 24 May 2025.