Tamworth Location and Character

What is Tamworth famously known as?

• Music Heartland of Australia

• Outback Festival Capital

• Country Music Capital

• Music Hall of Fame

What major event does Tamworth host annually?

• Sydney Country Expo

• National Cattle and Country Show

• Tamworth Country Music Festival

• Australian Folk Music Conference

Which industry is NOT a major part of Tamworth’s economy?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Livestock farming

• Agribusiness

Tamworth’s agricultural ties include strong links to:

• Cotton and rice farming

• Beef, sheep, and horse industries

• Sugarcane and banana production

• Avocado and macadamia farming

What does TRECC stand for?

• Tamworth Regional Events and Culture Centre

• Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre

• Tamworth Recreation and Entertainment Cultural Centre

• Tamworth Rural Events and Convention Centre

What is a major function of the TRECC?

• Museum exhibitions

• Sports training programs

• Hosting concerts, festivals, and events

• Agricultural training

Which heritage-listed site is found in Tamworth?

• Tamworth Agricultural Hall

• Australian Country Music Hall

• Tamworth Powerstation Museum

• Oxley Courthouse

8. The Tamworth Powerstation Museum is historically significant because:

• it was the first municipal electric street lighting system in Australia.

• it houses the largest collection of steam engines.

• it was the first power station to use solar energy.

• it is the oldest power station still in operation.

Which of the following is NOT one of Tamworth’s growing industries?

• Oil refining

• Healthcare

• Retail

• Education

Tamworth is an educational hub partly because of:

• The Sydney Education Board

• A network of private international universities

• TAFE NSW and the University of New England Tamworth Centre

• A national college of mining