The Stuart Town Community
The village of Stuart town is located between Wellington and Orange off Burrendong Way Road. Approximately 35 kilometres from Wellington, in the Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area. The town was originally known as ‘Ironbark’s’. It was renamed ‘Stuart Town’ in 1879 with the construction of the Main Western Railway line through the village. According to the 2021 census the population of Stuart Town was 241 residents. Today Stuart Town helps to service the surrounding farming community with a post office, pub and general store.
CARMEL & HILARY COHEN
LAURIE POPE
ROBERT MCGREGOR
Interviewer: John Bayliss​​
Recorded: 29 February 2024​​
Transcription: Simone Taylor
Hilary and Carmel Cohen, along with their friends and neighbours Laurie Pope and Robert McGregor all grew up in Stuart Town. They discuss their memories of Stuart Towns in years gone by, and how the village has changed over the years.
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BARBARA & RICHARD EADE
Interviewer: John Bayliss
Recorded: 19 February 2024
Transcription: Simone Taylor
Barbara and Richard Eade grew up together in Stuart Town and eventually married. They discuss their ongoing involvement in community life, and the joy they still find living in a small village.
Elite Studios, Australian Hotel, Stuart Town, c.1910, Postcard, Local Studies Collection, Dubbo Regional Council, 2016_102_PHO