Summary
Purfleet is a small suburb of the Greater Taree region, located within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 313 kilometres (194 mi) north of Sydney.
| Purfleet Taree, New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Purfleet | |
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| Coordinates | 31°56′S 152°28′E / 31.933°S 152.467°E |
| Population | 127 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2430 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Mid-Coast Council |
| State electorate(s) | Myall Lakes |
| Federal division(s) | Lyne |
Demographics edit
At the 2016 census, the town reported a resident population of 127. The median age was 30. [1]
Indigenous presence edit
Purfleet was previously the site of an Aboriginal reserve, originally known as Sunshine Station, established by the Aborigines Protection Board in 1900. A mission school operated on the reserve from 1903 until 1952.[2][3] Aboriginal people from the area were relocated to the mission, and were not allowed to leave to go to town without the permission of the manager.[4]
The Purfleet/Taree Local Aboriginal Land Council is located within the suburb, as is the Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre.[citation needed]
Aunty Pat Davis-Hurst AO AM, an Aboriginal elder, healthcare worker and activist, was born on the mission.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Purfleet". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Office of Environment and Heritage. "Living on Aboriginal reserves and stations". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "Worimi People". www.tobwabba.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Kool-Clarke, Ingrid. "Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation » » Bill Simon". www.kinchelaboyshome.org.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Parker, Sarah (24 April 2013). "Manning mourns Aunty Pat". Manning River Times. Taree. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
