in 1862. The name was derived from the family name of the wife of the then Governor of New South Wales The Rt Hon. Sir John Young; her name was Adelaide Annabella Tuite daughter of Edward Tuite Dalton. Quartz reefs containing gold were discovered in the 1860s but were unprofitable when mining was attempted. Historical Buildings Anchor Lodge of Good Templar's Hall built 1890 and in use until c.1925. Police Station built 1889 Public School built 1878 replacing an earlier school building dating from c.1860. Royal Hotel built 1860 Wesleyan Chapel St Matthew's Anglican Church built 1878. School Dalton Public School was, in 1878, under the instruction of Mr. J. V. Moore, and held in a building rented for the purpose, which was very inadequate at the time. As the lease of the schoolhouse was soon to expire, and there was small chance of obtaining any other premises, tenders were called for a new building. The number of children on the roll in 1878 was 60, with an average attendance of 45. Gallery References External links Gunning Shire Upper Lachlan Shire Towns in New South Wales Southern Tablelands