Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What does the waratah represent?
- 2 Why is the waratah important to NSW?
- 3 What year was the waratah fleet of trains first introduced?
- 4 How does the waratah adapted to its environment?
- 5 How does the Waratah adapted to its environment?
- 6 What Colour is the Australian Waratah?
- 7 Where do Waratahs play?
- 8 How long is Sydney train?
What does the waratah represent?
The waratah is the official floral emblem of the state of New South Wales. It is well known for its crimson coloured flowers, which bloom from September to November. Waratah, comes from the Eora Aboriginal word ‘warada’ meaning ‘beautiful’ or ‘seen from afar’.
Why is the waratah important to NSW?
The waratah flower is a cultural symbol, adorning Australiana ranging from stamps to the state flag of New South Wales. Because it was so common, it helped play a role in developing a colonial Australia’s cultural identity. However, in 1962 the flower was proclaimed the official floral emblem of New South Wales.
When were the Waratahs founded?
1882
New South Wales Waratahs/Years founded
What year was the waratah fleet of trains first introduced?
2011
“The Waratah trains have been renowned globally for safety and reliability since first entering service in 2011, and the Series 2 builds on this strong reputation with further design enhancements delivered in record time,” Downer project director of the Waratah 2 trains, Dan Chaplin, said.
How does the waratah adapted to its environment?
Waratah is adapted to the life in extreme conditions. It can survive wildfires thanks to numerous dormant buds located in the underground stem (swollen lignotuber), which start to sprout shortly after the fire. Waratah is often used in the floristry because of its beautiful flowers that have long vase life.
Where is waratah used?
Waratahs are cultivated north of Sydney and in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. They are grown in Israel, New Zealand and Hawaii for the cut flower trade.
How does the Waratah adapted to its environment?
What Colour is the Australian Waratah?
Traditionally a crimson colour, hybrids have been developed with colours varying from white to pink and yellow. The waratah is very suitable as a cut flower owing to its structure, texture, colour and good vase life.
Where are the Waratahs based?
New South Wales, Australia
New South Wales Waratahs/Locations
Where do Waratahs play?
Sydney Cricket Ground
Stadium AustraliaCommBank Stadium
New South Wales Waratahs/Arenas/Stadiums
The “Waratahs” until 2019, played their home games at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney. With this closed for demolition and rebuilding, since 2019 home games are played at either the Sydney Cricket Ground or CommBank Stadium.
How long is Sydney train?
Sydney Trains A & B sets
| A & B sets | |
|---|---|
| Train length | 163.1 m (535 ft 1+1⁄4 in) |
| Car length | 20,243 mm (66 ft 5 in) (N) 20,732 mm (68 ft 1⁄4 in) (D) 20,332 mm (66 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (T) |
| Width | 3.03 m (9 ft 11+1⁄4 in) |
| Height | 4,367 mm (14 ft 3+7⁄8 in) |
How many trains are there in Sydney?
Sydney Trains
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Sydney |
| Transit type | Suburban rail |
| Number of lines | 8 |
| Number of stations | 170 |