Dareton, New South Wales

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Dareton
New South Wales
Population: 620
Established: 1922
Postcode: 2717
Location:
LGA: Wentworth Shire
State District: Murray Darling
Federal Division: Farrer

Dareton is a town in the far west of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located on the Silver City Highway, 1,025 kilometres west of the state capital, Sydney and 20 kilometres from the regional centre, Mildura, across the border in Victoria. Part of the Wentworth Shire Local government area, Dareton has a population of approximately 600. Located on the Murray River, the town is at the heart of the Coomealla Irrigation District.

Dareton had its genesis in 1922 with the recommendation to establish irrigation in the area. Pioneering settlers moved to the district soon after, but it was not until after World War II and the establishment of soldier settler farms that Dareton began to prosper. Dareton is named for the then Water Conservation and Irrigation Commissioner Henry Dare, who was a strong advocate for the irrigation scheme.[1]

Dareton today is a producer of grapes and dried fruit. It boasts a championship golf course and is a popular location for fishing and camping.

Australian Test cricket captain Mark Taylor spent part of his early life in Dareton.[2]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Wentworth Shire Council - Official website.
  2. ^ Taylor, Mark (1999). Time to Declare. Sydney: Ironbark, pg 17. ISBN 0-330-36184-8.


Coordinates: 34°05′S 142°01′E

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