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Purfleet, New South Wales

Coordinates: 31°56′S 152°28′E / 31.933°S 152.467°E / -31.933; 152.467
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Purfleet
TareeNew South Wales
Purfleet is located in New South Wales
Purfleet
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Coordinates31°56′S 152°28′E / 31.933°S 152.467°E / -31.933; 152.467
Population127 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2430
Location
LGA(s)Mid-Coast Council
State electorate(s)Myall Lakes
Federal division(s)Lyne

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.

Demographics

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At the 2016 census, the town reported a resident population of 127. The median age was 30. [1]

Indigenous presence

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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

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Purfleet". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Office of Environment and Heritage. "Living on Aboriginal reserves and stations". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Worimi People". www.tobwabba.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. ^ Kool-Clarke, Ingrid. "Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation  »  » Bill Simon". www.kinchelaboyshome.org.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  5. ^ Parker, Sarah (24 April 2013). "Manning mourns Aunty Pat". Manning River Times. Taree. Retrieved 8 October 2018.