Fords Bridge, New South Wales
| Fords Bridge New South Wales | |
|---|---|
Fords Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 29°45′09″S 145°25′29″E / 29.75250°S 145.42472°E |
| Population | 30 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2840 |
| LGA(s) | Bourke Shire |
| County | Irrara |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
| Federal division(s) | Parkes |
Fords Bridge is a remote outback village in northwestern New South Wales, Australia, within the local government area of Bourke Shire.[2] It is 824 km northwest of Sydney, and 67.5 km west of Bourke. At the 2021 census, Fords Bridge had a population of 30.[1]
History
Back in the year 1880, in its earliest records, Fords Bridge was known as "Fords Crossing".[3]
The very first significant private initiative in the area was initiated in January 1873 by Michheal McAuliffe who was granted a licence for his 'Salmon Ford Hotel'. However, he would transfer the license to Robert Ford and Arrowsmith in 1879.[3]
Notable people
Henry Lawson - lived and worked in the area.[4]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Fords Bridge". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Fords Bridge". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. New South Wales Government. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ a b "NSW Place and Road Naming Proposals System". proposals.gnb.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Fords Bridge". Back O' Bourke - Official Tourism Website. Retrieved 27 May 2025.