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Francis Gilbert Memorial Park
Francis Gilbert Memorial Park, located in the centre of the village.

Bostobrick is a small village in New South Wales, Australia. It's found on Tyringham Road in the northern part of the state. In 2016, about 136 people lived there. Bostobrick began in 1857 when people called cedar loggers arrived. They came to cut down trees in an area known as 'Bostobrick Scrub'.

Bostobrick: A Small Australian Village

Where is Bostobrick Located?

Bostobrick is about 14 kilometers (or 9 miles) north of a town called Dorrigo. The village sits on the Dorrigo Plateau, which is a high, flat area of land. It is also part of the Bellingen Shire, which is a local government area.

What's the Weather Like?

Bostobrick gets a lot of rain each year, about 1451 millimeters (or 57 inches). This helps the plants and trees grow well. The village is also quite high up, at about 701 meters (or 2300 feet) above sea level. This higher elevation can sometimes make the weather a bit cooler.

How Did Bostobrick Start?

The story of Bostobrick began in 1857. At that time, people known as cedar loggers came to the area. They were looking for cedar trees, which were very valuable for their timber. The place was then called 'Bostobrick Scrub' because it was covered in thick forest. The loggers cut down the trees, and over time, a small community grew around their work.

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