Clunes, New South Wales
Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Clunes is a small town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of the regional centre of Lismore.[2] In 2011 census, Clunes had a population of 559 people.[1]
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A view from James Gibson Road, Clunes, 2008 | |
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| Coordinates: 28°44′S 153°24′E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Northern Rivers |
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| • Total | 559 (2011 census)[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+10 (AEST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+11 (AEDT) |
It is on the lands of the Widjabal people of the Bundjalung nation who are its traditional owners.[3][4]
Description and history
Clunes is situated in hilly country and the volcanic soils provided by nearby Mount Warning (Wollumbin) allow for macadamia and coffee-growing.[citation needed]
Clunes was first settled by Europeans in the 1870s following the Robertson Land Act 1861 which allowed for the free selection of crown lands and, by 1883, there were enough children in the area for the creation of Clunes School.[3]
There are a number of theories regarding the origin of the name of Clunes and it is believed to be named for Robert Mortimer Clunes, an early engineer in the local dairying industry, however it is also suggested that the town is named for Archibald Clunes Innes. Notably 'Clunes' is also the Gaelic word for "pleasant place".[5][2] It is also nicknamed "The Holy City" because of the number of fine early Australian churches in the village.[6] The village retains the nickname to this day due to the large amount of Potholes in the area.
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The welcome sign to Clunes, New South Wales, 2025
LOVE in Clunes, New South Wales, featuring directional signs to surrounding areas, 2025
The Clunes Store, 2025
Uncle Peter's Books in Clunes, 2025
The Coronation Hall in Clunes, 2025
Clunes Public School in Clunes, 2025
