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Duckenfield is a locality in the City of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia.[2][3] It lies on the south bank of the Hunter River. The first European settler in the locality was John Eales who had two estates Berry Park and Duckenfield House both along Duckenfield Road.[4] The area is known for breeding racehorses.[4] At the 2016 census, it had a population of 108.[5]
| Duckenfield New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Duckenfield Location in New South Wales | |
| Coordinates | 32°43′54″S 151°41′04″E / 32.73167°S 151.68444°E |
| Population | 92 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2321 |
| LGA(s) | City of Maitland |
| Region | Hunter |
| County | Northumberland |
| Parish | Alnwick |
| State electorate(s) | Maitland |
| Federal division(s) | Paterson |
Duckenfield
editJohn Eales was granted 2100 acres on the Hunter River and was assigned six convicts.[6] It was built out of Sydney sandstone with a plain verandah.[7] In 1822, Eales purchased a property from Dr Moran.[6] The property had 45 room and was two stories [6] In 1870s, John Eales junior completed some extensions.[8] The property was sold to BHP in 1916, which they demolished the property for building material in 1917.[8]
Duckenfield Park Creamery and Butter Factory
editIn 1895 John Eales decided to establish a creamery and butter factory.[9] In 1897 the factory won first prize for butter at Royal Agricultural Show. In 1898, the factory started to be exported to England and other countries.[9] On 1 January 1902 became a cooperative under the management of William McMillian.[9] In 1906 the factory moved to Morpeth.[9] Eighteen months later the company was factory facing bankruptcy was purchased by
Bowthrone Butter Factory for £410[9]
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Duckenfield (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Duckenfield". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Duckenfield". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Duckenfield". New South Wales. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Duckenfield". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "John Eales of Berry Park". www.jenwilletts.com. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "DUCKENFIELD HOUSE". Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893). 26 March 1872. p. 2. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b Grinlanc, Marina (12 December 2014). "Duckenfield Park House Tiles". Sydney Living Museums. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Duckenfield Park Butter Factory". www.patersonriver.com.au. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
