Corindi Beach New South Wales | |
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Coordinates | 30°01′S153°12′E / 30.017°S 153.200°E |
Population | 1,802 (2021 census) [1] |
Postcode(s) | 2456 |
LGA(s) | City of Coffs Harbour |
State electorate(s) | Coffs Harbour |
Federal division(s) | Cowper |
Corindi Beach, pronounced Cor-in-"dye" although Cor-in-"dee" is widely used recently, historically also known as Pipeclay Beach until a name change in 1954, [2] [3] Corinda until a forced change to be provided postal service to avoid confusion [4] or by Red Bank [5] as Corindi River was formerly known, is a beach and small seaside farming town located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The village is situated 33 kilometres (21 mi) north of Coffs Harbour and 50 kilometres (31 mi) south of Grafton. The original village of Corindi is slightly north along the Pacific Highway at Post Office Lane and Casson Close. Corindi means "grey" in local indigenous language referring to the pipeclay on the beach. [6]
Corindi is surrounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and the Pacific Highway to the west. The 30° south latitude line runs just north of Corindi Beach.
At the 2021 census, Corindi Beach had a population of 1,802. [1] It is the site of the Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre which provides information on the Gumbayngirr Aboriginal people's history and customs. [7] [8] Corindi and surrounds has become a major blueberry producer, with many locals and tourists working during the peak seasons picking fruit.
Gumbaynggir land for at least 30,000 years, possibly 120,000 years, based on recent research. [11]
The Gumbaynggir people have lived on this land for tens of thousands of years. The lands extend from the Nambucca River in the south to the Clarence River in the north.[ citation needed ] Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative has recorded the Gumbaynggirr language to enable it to be taught. [27]
The Yarrawarra Corporation was established in the 1980s. The corporation created the Aboriginal art gallery and museum on Red Rock Road to share the local traditional history and culture.
Locally significant areas include Red Rock Headland, No Man's Land, [28] The Old Farm, [29] Arrawarra Fish Traps, [30] Old Camp (Pipeclay Lake). [31]
McDougall St - Named after Rev. Allan McDougall, of Grafton Presbyterian Church, and daughters who were teachers of the area.
Passerine (perching birds)
Galliformes (heavy bodied ground birds)
Accipitriformes (birds of prey)
Strigiformes (owls)
Releasing exotic animals into the wild may damage the environment. [32]
Dairying was the main farming practice early on in the Corindi area. Oats and lucerne grew well as a crop for feeding the dairy cattle. [33] Sugar cane planted in the 1880s. [34] [35] Fruit and corn also had been successfully grown in the 1890s in the "formation of soils superior to Woolgoolga". [36] Bananas grown since the 1930s during the depression when timber slowed down and many moved to dairying. [37]
Timber was a major industry in the past and some continues now. [38]
Mining for gold was attempted starting in the late 1800s. [39] [40]
The Corindi Reserve was gazetted with a I racecourse in 1909 but was used in the 1880s. Zulu, the race horse, was ridden by Billy Morto, [41] a stockman on the Corindi Station, in a maiden stakes in Grafton in July 1880. Zulu went on to win the 1881 Melbourne Cup at 100-1 odds. John Casson also picked Zulu not being a thoroughbred horse. [42] Zulu Place is named for the local horse racing and stockman history of the area. Brumbies still roam in the wild throughout Barcoongere State Forest just north of Corindi. Jack Thompson, [43] Australian Horse Racing Hall of Famer, would visit his parents in Corindi. [44]
The current concrete bridge on Coral Street was constructed in 2006 after the timber bridge was condemned.
There have been 3 locations for the school. One near the old Corindi cemetery, location two near Upper Corindi Road, and the current location near Red Rock Road.
The original post office was located in Post Office Lane, Corindi. The current location is on Pacific Street, Corindi Beach. Petitioned for mail service in 1881 ignored. [81]
No longer active.
Currently active as the Corindi Beach Reserve Trust
Currently active.
Currently active
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