City of Shoalhaven
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The City of Shoalhaven is a
The City was established on 1 July 1948 as the Shoalhaven Shire, following the amalgamation of the Municipalities of
History
Modern-day groupings of the Illawarra and South Coast Aboriginal peoples are based on information compiled by white anthropologists from the late 1870s. Two divisions were initially presented (refer Ridley, 1878), using geographical location and language, though these criteria are now expanded into five divisions and given Aboriginal names, as follows (after C.Sefton, 1983):
- Dharawal – general name for the Aboriginal people of the area on the east coast of New South Wales from Botany Bay to Shoalhaven, and west to Berrima and Camden.
- Wodi-Wodi (or Wadi-Wadi) – a subdivision of Thuruwal, includes the Aboriginal people of the coast from Wollongong to Shoalhaven.
- Gurandada and Tharumba (or Dharumba) – those people living around the Shoalhaven River.
The Jerrinja people record their traditional lands as stretching from Crooked River in the north to Clyde River in the south, from the mountains to the sea at Roseby Park.[5]
Towns and localities in the local government area
Shoalhaven, although designated a city, is a dispersed region spread over 125 kilometres (78 mi) of coastline, with the vast majority of its population located in the north-east around
It includes the following towns, suburbs and localities:
Localities with no population in 2016 included:
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Council
Current composition and election method
Shoalhaven City Council is composed of thirteen
Party | Councillors | |
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Greens
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4 | |
Shoalhaven Independents Group | 4 | |
Labor
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3 | |
Independent | 2 | |
Total | 13 |
Tourism and culture
The Shoalhaven can be reached from Sydney by car via the Princes Highway and by rail via the South Coast railway line which terminates just north of Nowra at Bomaderry. The Shoalhaven is adjacent to the Jervis Bay Territory. The area is approximately 160 kilometres (99 mi) long along the coastline, including 109 beaches, which allegedly possesses the whitest sand in the world, as well as pristine natural Australian bushland. The Shoalhaven area is home to numerous species of native Australian flora and fauna.[10]
The area is well known for its strong commitment to the arts and music, featuring the
Tourists to Shoalhaven can enjoy a wealth of cultural and nature-based activities and experiences, including whale-watching, kayaking, visiting beaches and tastings at wineries.[12] Some of the most famous establishments for visitors in Shoalhaven are Rick Stein at Bannisters, Cupitt's Estate and Coolangatta Estate.
Heritage listings
Heritage listings for the City of Shoalhaven include:
- Wreck Bay: Hive shipwreck[13]
See also
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Shoalhaven (C)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- Department of Local Government. Archived from the originalon 7 September 2006. Retrieved 26 November 2006.
- ^ "Municipality of Nowra". Search. State Records NSW. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ <https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/7926785/commemorative-coin-minted-to-celebrate-shoalhaven-in-1979//>
- ^ "The Jerrinja tribe and the Shoalhaven – New Bush Telegraph". New Bush Telegraph – Shoalhaven, NSW. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "NSW Police Regions and History". Nowra Police Station. Archived from the original on 6 March 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2008.
- ^ "Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Announced". Mirage News. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "City of Shoalhaven – 2021 NSW Local Government Elections". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ "20211129-LG-Groups-of-Candidates.pdf" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven". Visit NSW. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Arts in Shoalhaven". Geoff Bolton. October 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ^ Kelly, Chris. "The Weekender: Shoalhaven, NSW". Hunter and Bligh. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
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