| Carinda New South Wales | |
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 Colin St, the main street of Corinda | |
  Carinda | |
| Coordinates | 30°28′0″S147°41′0″E / 30.46667°S 147.68333°E /-30.46667; 147.68333 |
| Population | 158 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2831 |
| Elevation | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Walgett Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Barwon |
| Federal division(s) | Parkes |
Carinda is a town in the north ofNew South Wales, Australia. The town is in theWalgett Shire local government area. In 2016, the town had a population of 158.[1]
The name of the town is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'you carry'.[2]
In 1818John Oxley andGeorge Evans arrived north ofWarren and attempted to travel downstream along theMacquarie River. Unseasonal rains and swollen rivers overflowing into marsh country soon turned them back, lending credence to their conviction that there was an inland sea. For ten years the mystery of the inland sea remained unsolved. WhenCharles Sturt ventured into the interior in 1828-29 he endeavoured to verify Oxley's findings. However, it became evident that there was no inland sea, and that all the inland rivers did flow into theDarling River.
Settlers came into the Carinda District in the mid 1800s, settling along the waterways.
Thomas McNamara acquired 16,000 acres (6,500 ha) of land which became Carinda Station. He built a dwelling on the nearby Marthaguy Creek where he ran a hotel and a store around which a small village grew. It is believed the name Carinda is derived from an early 'run' west of the present town called 'Currundy.' In 1908 the CarindaBore was sunk, enabling people to move away from the creek. A second settlement, known as the "Top End", grew up where present-day Carinda is situated.
The population of Carinda has decreased significantly and in 2016 stood at around 158. In the 2016 Census, 87.3% of people were recorded as having been born in Australia and 88.9% of people only spoke English at home.[1]
The general store, which also served as a post office and café, closed down in August 2014 and post office duties have since been taken up by the local service station.
In February 1983, the town was used as a filming location for the music video for singerDavid Bowie's 1983 single "Let's Dance", centering on the Carinda Hotel.[3] The connection to Bowie has been proposed as a basis for plans to revitalize the town.[4]
In addition to the hotel, there is a 12-hole golf course with a golf club that operates on Friday and Saturday nights.
Carinda's biggest event of the year is itspicnic horse racing meeting, held each July.
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