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Kandos
Limestone arrived by aerial ropeway.
1913Cement company and private village established
WHAT STARTED IT
The New South Wales Cement Lime and Coal Company created a private village to exploit nearby limestone and coal. Aerial haulage carried stone from the quarries to the works.
WHAT SUSTAINED IT
Originally Candos, it became Kandos in 1915 to avoid postal confusion with Chandos. The cement works closed in 2011. The inaugural Cementa festival brought contemporary art and performances to venues around town.
TURNING POINTS
1913Cement company and private village established
1915Originally Candos, it became Kandos in 1915 to avoid postal confusion with Chandos.
2011The cement works closed in 2011.
2013The inaugural Cementa festival brought contemporary art and performances to venues around town.
WHAT IT DOES NOW
An industrial heritage town near Rylstone, with a museum preserving the cement works' story.