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Hobbys Yards
New South Wales
A sign greets visitors to Hobbys Yards
Population198 (2006 Census)[1]
Postcode(s)2795
Elevation970 m (3,182 ft)
Location40 km (25 mi) from Bathurst
LGA(s)Blayney Shire Council
RegionCentral West
State electorate(s)Bathurst
Federal division(s)Calare
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Hobbys Yards is a small village in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia, in Blayney Shire. It is situated within an hours driving time from the regional centres, townships, villages of Bathurst, Barry, Blayney, Neville and Trunkey Creek. At the 2006 census, Hobbys Yards had a population of 198 people.[1] The village is probably named after Thomas Hobby who accompanied John Oxley on his exploration expeditions, or his son.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Hobbys Yards (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  2. ^ "Hobbys Yards". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 7 October 2009.