Carlton, New South Wales

Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
name = Carlton
city = Sydney
state = nsw

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caption = Carlton Parade, Carlton
lga = City of Rockdale
lga2 = Municipality of Kogarah
postcode = 2218
pop =
area =
propval =
est = 1886
stategov = Rockdale
fedgov = Division of Barton
near-nw = Hurstville
near-n = Bexley
near-ne = Kogarah
near-w = Allawah
near-e = Kogarah Bay
near-sw = Blakehurst
near-s = Carss Park
near-se = Beverley Park
dist1 = 15
dir1 = south
location1= Sydney CBD

Carlton is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Carlton is located 15 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. Carlton lies across the boundary of two local government areas, the Municipality of Kogarah and the City of Rockdale.

History

Carlton was named after a suburb in Nottingham, England. The name means ‘a village of free men’.

The area was originally heavily timbered. Carlton was part of a grant of 1,950 acres made to Captain John Townson in 1808. The grant extended from King Georges Road and Stoney Creek Road to beyond Kogarah railway station. When the railway line to Hurstville was opened in 1884, large estates were subdivided and residents began moving in. However, there was no platform at Carlton until 1889. Landholders were given a block of land free if they contributed 400 pounds to finance the construction of the platform and station buildings. They were also guaranteed a first class ticket to Sydney for one year. [ "The Book of Sydney Suburbs", Compiled by Frances Pollon, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 52 ] Carlton also has two school's Carlton Public School and Carlton South Public School.

Commercial Area & Transport

Carlton’s main shopping centre is located on both sides of Carlton railway station, on Railway Parade and Carlton Parade. Commercial developments are also found along the Princes Highway. Carlton railway station is on the Illawarra line of the City Rail network. Limited bus services also run throughout Carlton, such as those provided by the Veolia bus company.

Churches

* St Bernadette's Catholic Church, Carlton Uniting Church, Carlton Baptist Church, Carlton Presbyterian Church, St Cuthbert's Anglican Church
* St Cuthbert's Anglican Church is on the corner of Park Road and Colvin Avenue and has been part of the St George Community for 100 years. [http://www.southcarlton.anglican.asn.au]

chools

Carlton Public School, Carlton South Public School

Parks

* Jubilee Oval, Kogarah Park, Tinsdale Reserve, Anglo Square Park & Agusta Park

Culture

Carlton is home to the St George Illawarra Dragons National Rugby League team. The St George home ground located on Jubilee Avenue, is known as Oki Jubilee Stadium (formerly Jubilee Oval). The Walk of Fame featuring St George legends is located in Park Street. The St George Leagues Club is located nearby on Princes Highway.

The Shopfront Contemporary Arts Centre in Carlton Parade is a co-operative owned completely by young people aged 8 to 25 with an international reputation that has made Australian and overseas tours. It was founded by Errol Bray in 1976.

Notable Residents

* Author Miles Franklin

References

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