Local historian Bill Speirs explains the origin of the name Ariah Park...
John Richard Hardy leased ‘Ariah’ run on 30th April 1850. ‘Ariah’ is a Wiradjuri word which means hot and dry. A ‘run’, during the pastoral era, was considered to comprise sufficient land to depasture 4000 sheep or 762 cattle. A lessee could hold more than one run.
In the heart of the NSW agricultural belt, Temora Shire is a sanctuary rich with heritage and resources.
From golden beginnings to high flying achievements, Temora has spread its wings to become more than just another country town. Known for its internationally acclaimed aviation museum in a district of agricultural excellence...