Origins

Dungaree was situated at the cross roads of the Mudgee, Rylstone and Barrigan roads. The village was originally intended to be a major settlement on the route to the Hunter region. At the time it was anticipated the Barrigan Road would open and allow access to Wollar.  This was to prove impossible as the terrain was too difficult.  (Potts, Winnifred: 1984, page 9)

This intersection - Mudgee, Rylstone and Barrigan roads, are today known as 
Lue, Battens/Pyangle & Rylstone Roads. Located approximately 3km to the east of present day Lue village. Several original homesteads and huts can still be found in this area dating back to the late 1800's. The area was heavily populated with Apple gums which formed the basis of many a local hut, along with cypress pine boards.  

Slab Hut - Architecture

A busy little settlement could be found along the banks of Lawson Creek, the local source of water, location of local Hotel, the local school and the Butter Factory. Access to the little village was via Gold Street and Silver Street. These roads ran off present day Lue Road and Battens Road.

Many of the residents of Dungaree worked on the neighbouring properties of Monivae, Havilah and Louee Station in varying capacities.

Dungaree was included in the County of Phillip – Part of Cudgegong municipality. According to the 1871 census this county was comprised of 534 males, 392 females.


THE MUDGEE TIMES, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1875