Why Wauchope?
What 2446 has that nowhere else does. Every fact sourced.
- Misspelled 'Wanghope' until 1889
Wauchope honours Captain Robert Andrew Wauch. The Government Gazette misprinted the name as 'Wanghope', and the error wasn't fixed until 1889. Locals say 'war-hope'.Source: Wikipedia
- Monthly farmers markets
The Hastings Farmers Markets run at Wauchope Showground on the fourth Saturday of every month. The area is known for its cheeses, wines and organic produce.Source: Wikipedia
- Hometown of two rock frontmen
Wauchope's notable locals include Iva Davies of Icehouse and Phil Jamieson of Grinspoon.Source: Wikipedia
- A timber record for Australia
At different times, more timber was shipped out of Wauchope railway station than from any other town in Australia.Source: Wikipedia
And the whole area: Why Port?
Big river, bigger story. Every fact sourced.
- Koalas get their own hospital
Port Macquarie's Koala Hospital was the first dedicated koala hospital in Australia.Source: Koala Conservation Australia
- Birpai Country
The Birpai people are recognised as the Traditional Custodians of the Port Macquarie area.Source: Wikipedia
- A lighthouse from 1879
Tacking Point Lighthouse was built in 1879 to a design by Colonial Architect James Barnet.Source: Wikipedia
- Started as a penal settlement
Port Macquarie was founded as a penal settlement in 1821, named by explorer John Oxley after Governor Lachlan Macquarie.Source: Wikipedia
- Wauchope timber in the Opera House
Timber from the Yarras Plywood Sawmill near Wauchope was used in building the Sydney Opera House.Source: Wikipedia
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