Sports in Bathurst
There are a number of different sport activities in Bathurst like the Edgel Jog, Bathurst to Blaney Bike ride and the catch a carp in the Macquarie river. We also have lots of little sports like little athletics, football, netball, tennis, soccer and loads more.
There are a number of different sport activities in Bathurst like the Edgel Jog, Bathurst to Blaney Bike ride and the catch a carp in the Macquarie river. We also have lots of little sports like little athletics, football, netball, tennis, soccer and loads more.
History
Declared a townsite in 1815 and a city in 1885 Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement and as such was an important regional centre and gateway for much of the exploration and development that took place in inland New South Wales. This process was accelerated in 1851 by the discovery in the region of Australia’s first payable gold. As a result, the city has a strong heritage reinforced by a rich culture with both historic and contemporary components.
Ben Chifley
In 1885 Bathurst was proclaimed a city 1885 was also the year that Ben Chifley (Australian prime minister 1945-49) was born at Bathurst. He was buried at Bathurst after his death in 1951.
Ben Chifley
In 1885 Bathurst was proclaimed a city 1885 was also the year that Ben Chifley (Australian prime minister 1945-49) was born at Bathurst. He was buried at Bathurst after his death in 1951.