Bowna facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BownaNew South Wales |
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 Bowna
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 110 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2644 |
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| LGA(s) | Greater Hume Shire Council |
| County | Goulburn |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
Bowna is a small place, or locality, located in the southeast part of the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It's a quiet area with a small community.
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Where is Bowna?
Bowna is located in a rural area. By road, it's about 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) southwest of Mullengandra. It's also about 18 kilometres (11.2 miles) east of Table Top.
A Glimpse into Bowna's Past
The original village of Bowna was once located where the Hume Reservoir now stands. This means the old village was covered by water when the reservoir was built. However, the wider Bowna area and its community still exist today.
A Post Office in Bowna first opened on 1 May 1869. It served the community for many years before closing in 1994.
Sports and Community Life
Bowna has a history of local sports, especially football.
The Bowna Football Club
A football club was started in Bowna in 1911. They played friendly games against teams from other nearby towns until 1915. The club was restarted in 1920 after World War Two.
The Bowna team was quite good in the early 1920s.
- In 1921, they were runners-up in the Albury B. Grade Football Association premiership. They lost to St. Patrick's FC.
- In 1922, they were runners-up again, this time losing to the Lavington Football Club.
- In 1923, Bowna finished first in the regular season. However, they lost the grand final to Jindera in a very close game. The final score was a tie, but Jindera won based on rules at the time.
The Bowna Football Club played in different leagues for a few more years. They competed in the Albury & Border Football Association in 1925 and 1926. After a short break in 1927, they joined the Central Hume Football Association in 1928. The club then stopped playing permanently after the 1928 football season.
