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2 unusual facts about Menai


Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster

Many former Australian New South Wales Public Transport Commission and State Transport Authority Worldmasters upon withdrawal, were rebodied by private operators including Brisbane Bus Lines, Fearne's of Wagga Wagga, Menai Bus Service and Toongabbie Transport up until the mid-1980s.

Menai, New South Wales

The area now known as Menai was originally called Bangor in 1895 by the land's owner, a farmer named Owen Jones, after his birthplace Bangor in Wales.


Ducetius

Ducetius went on to found the city of Menai (today Mineo) and occupy Morgantina.

Menai Bridge

The Afon Cadnant drains into the Menai Strait at this point and this small estuary provides a natural haven for small boats crossing from the mainland.

Woronora River Bridge

The Woronora Bridge, was built to eliminate the steep descents and ascents for traffic between southern Sydney suburbs of Sutherland and Menai.


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