Boree Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boree CreekNew South Wales |
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Boree Creek General Store
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 Boree Creek
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 64 (2016 census) |
| Established | 1910 |
| Postcode(s) | 2652 |
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| LGA(s) | Federation Council |
| County | Urana |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina |
Boree Creek is a small town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located about 539 kilometers (335 miles) southwest of Sydney, the state capital. The town is also about 82 kilometers (51 miles) west of Wagga Wagga, a larger regional center.
Boree Creek is part of the Federation Council local government area. In 2016, only 64 people lived in Boree Creek. Like many small towns in the Riverina, its population has become smaller over the years.
Boree Creek is well-known as the hometown of Tim Fischer. He was a very important politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. When he was acting as Prime Minister, his property in Boree Creek became the "seat of power" for Australia. This meant important decisions for the country were sometimes made right there!
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History of Boree Creek
The Boree Creek Post Office first opened its doors on August 1, 1884. It closed for a few years between 1906 and 1911, but then reopened.
Boree Creek is also home to the last working part of the old railway to Oaklands. Today, only special trains carrying grain use the railway tracks during harvest season. The train station stopped offering passenger services in 1975, and not much of it is left to see now.
Sports and Fun in Boree Creek
Boree Creek has a rich history of sports, especially Australian Rules Football.
Boree Creek Football Club
The Boree Creek Football Club was started on March 20, 1886. The team was known as "The Creekers." Their club colors were black and white in 1938.
Club History
In 1940, 16 players from the club joined the military to serve in World War Two. Because so many players left, the club had to stop playing football that year. After the war ended, the club started up again in 1946. They then joined the Milbrulong Football League. The Boree Creek Football Club played its last season in 1982.
Winning Seasons
The Boree Creek Football Club won many championships over the years:
- Greengunyah Football Association: 1906
- Lockhart & District Football Association: 1907, 1909 (they won almost every game that year!), 1912
- Faithful & District Football Association: 1926, 1927, 1932, 1937, 1938, 1939
- Peter Dawson Cup: 1929
- Central Riverina Football League: 1953
Runners-Up
The club also finished as runners-up (second place) in these competitions:
- Lockhart & District Football Association: 1905
- Faithful & District Football Association: 1928, 1933, 1936
Other Sports
Boree Creek also had other sports clubs that brought the community together.
Boree Creek Races
The Boree Creek Amateur Picnic Race Club held its first horse race meeting in 1913. It took place on a private property right behind the town's main area. The event was very successful, making a profit of £50. These annual race meetings continued from 1913 until 1929.
Cricket Club
The Boree Creek Cricket Club was formed in the early 1900s. They even held an annual ball in 1905, which was a big social event. The cricket club seemed to be active until the early 1950s.
Cycling Club
A Boree Creek Cycling Club was started in 1936. However, it only operated for about two years.
Gallery
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Boree Creek Public School
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Soldiers' Memorial Hall
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Gates of the Recreation Oval
