Emmaville (including Torrington and Deepwater)
Small service centre in the Tablelands
Emmaville is located 39 km north of Glen Innes, 662 km
north-north-east of Sydney and 271 km south-west of Brisbane
on the northern tablelands of NSW. At 872 m above sea-level
it has a population of some 300 people and functions as a
service centre to a farming, grazing and mining area where
fossicking is very popular. Trout fishing is also popular in
the local rivers.
The first properties in the area around Emmaville were
Wellington Vale, Rangers Valley and Strathbogie, all
established in 1839. The latter was taken up by Scotsman
Hugh Gordon who came from a wealthy and cultured
Aberdeenshire family. The vast tin field was discovered on
his station in 1872 by a piano tuner named Thomas Carline.
His discovery earned him a fortune and soon the area was
alive with tin mining. At its peak it is estimated that 2500
miners were working locally.
Emmaville developed to service the miners. At one time it
supported five inns and several grog shanties. The town was
initially known as Vegetable Creek, owing to the Chinese
market gardens that emerged after mining commenced. It was
officially changed in 1882 to honour the governor's wife.
St John's Ambulance Brigade was launched here and it is
also claimed that the first medical benefits fund was
started in Emmaville.
Things to see:
Tourist Information
The Emmaville General Store is effectively the town's
information centre, tel: (02) 6734 7342.
Fossicking
Fossicking is very popular in the area and locals will
advise you on the best areas, or you can consult the
magazine 'The Fossicker's Way' or the Glen Innes Information
Centre, tel: (02) 6732 2397. However, most of the sites are
on private property and prior permission is definitely
necessary. This problem can be side-stepped if you arrange
to go with the fossicking guide associated with the Glen
Innes Information Centre who has all necessary
authorisation. The area is known for its topaz, quartz,
crystal, emeralds and other minerals.
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