Postcode(s) 7172 Postal code 7172 | Local time Tuesday 12:25 PM | |
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Location 46 km (29 mi) NW of Hobart38 km (24 mi) W of Richmond, Tasmania35 km (22 mi) W of Richmond, Tasmania Weather 14°C, Wind E at 16 km/h, 78% Humidity | ||
Nugent is a small rural town in Tasmania, Australia.
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Map of Nugent TAS 7172, Australia
It is notable for its local hall, in which many small gatherings occur for the locals only, maybe extending to nearby towns such as Sorell, Buckland and Dodges Ferry. It is a stereotypical "small country town", an ever shrinking group of small establishments.
The other notable facts about Nugent include the fishery and game hunting property, Redbanks Fish and Field. Redbanks is a renowned wild fishery (the fish grow naturally in the lakes) and pheasant shooting location. People come from Britain, New Zealand, Europe and America for pheasant shooting and trout-fishing.
History
Nugent Post Office opened on 5 February 1883 and closed in 1968.
References
Nugent, Tasmania Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA