Argenton, New South Wales

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Argenton Newcastle, New South Wales
Population:	1337 (2006 census)
Established:	1838
Postcode:	2284
Area:	1.6 km² (0.6 sq mi)
Location:	16 km (10 mi) W of Newcastle
LGA:	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish:	Kahibah
State District:	Wallsend
Federal Division:	Charlton
Suburbs around Argenton: Edgeworth Elermore Vale Elermore Vale Edgeworth Argenton Glendale Teralba Boolaroo Cardiff

Argenton is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, and is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) west of Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the West Ward of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

[edit] History

Lead smelting commenced in the area in 1898. A public school opened in 1897, but was closed six years later. Another school opened in 1953. The Newcastle Mines Rescue Station opened in 1927. The Waratah Golf Club was formed in 1901 and is the oldest golf club in Newcastle.

[edit] External links

• Argenton, New South Wales is at coordinates 32°55′55″S 151°37′05″E / -32.932, 151.618 (Argenton, New South Wales)Coordinates: 32°55′55″S 151°37′05″E / -32.932, 151.618 (Argenton, New South Wales)
• History of Argenton

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