Brocklesby, New South Wales facts for kids
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Brocklesby School of Arts, 1907
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 Brocklesby
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| Population | 218 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2642 |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Greater Hume Shire |
| County | Hume |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
Brocklesby is a small town in the Riverina region of south-west New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Greater Hume Shire Council area. The town is about 45 kilometres (28 miles) north-west of Albury. In 2021, Brocklesby had a population of 238 people.
Even though it's a small place, Brocklesby has a very active community. People here enjoy being involved in local activities. The town has a public hall, a recreation reserve, and a local primary school and pre-school. Since 2000, there's also been a public hotel. This hotel is owned by the local council and run by the community.
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A Glimpse into Brocklesby's Past
Brocklesby was once an important railway hub. It was used for moving grain from farms to other places. Today, you can still see the old grain silos and railway tracks. However, grain is now transported by road trucks instead of trains. The area around Brocklesby is mostly farmland. You'll see lots of sheep, cattle, and fields of grain.
Art and History: Shearing the Rams
The famous Australian painter Tom Roberts created his well-known painting Shearing the Rams near Brocklesby. He painted it at "Brocklesby" Station in nearby Corowa. This painting shows a busy scene of sheep shearing.
Key Dates and Buildings
The Brocklesby Post Office first opened its doors on 29 April 1893. A new local shop opened in mid-2010, replacing the first one. However, this shop is now closed.
The Amazing Avro Anson Plane Crash
Brocklesby is famous for a truly incredible event that happened during World War Two. Two twin-engine Avro Anson training planes collided in the sky right over the town! After the crash, the planes became stuck together, with one plane sitting on top of the other.
The three crew members in the lower plane bravely parachuted to safety. But Leonard Fuller, the pilot of the top plane, did something extraordinary. He managed to fly the two stuck planes for about 8 kilometres (5 miles)! He then made a daring belly landing in a paddock about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) from Brocklesby. This amazing feat of flying two planes at once is a well-known story of courage.
Sports and Recreation
Sports have always been a big part of life in Brocklesby. The town has a strong history in both Australian Rules Football and Cricket.
Brocklesby Football Netball Club
The Brocklesby Football Club started around May 1907. They played friendly games against other local towns. In 1910, they joined the Culcairn & District Football Association.
The 1920s were a "golden era" for the club. They played in nine grand finals in a row between 1923 and 1931! They won two premierships during this time, in 1924 and 1928.
In 1939, Brocklesby had an amazing game where they scored 34 goals and 24 behinds (228 points) against Cookardinia. In that game, "Shady" James kicked an incredible 19 goals!
The club has played in several different football leagues over the years. They even merged with Burrumbuttock in 2006. Since then, they have won several premierships in the Hume Football League, including in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
Famous Players from Brocklesby
Several players who started at Brocklesby Football Club went on to play in the VFL or AFL (Australia's top football league). Some of these players include:
- Vin Smith
- Jim Steigenberger
- Shadrach James
- Dudley Probyn
- George McInnes
- Justin Koschitzke
- Tony Armstrong
Brocklesby Cricket Club
The Brocklesby Cricket Club also has a proud history. In the 1913/14 season, they went undefeated and won the premiership! Today, Brocklesby CC teams still play in local competitions, like the Cricket Albury Wodonga Hume Under 13's competition.
Gallery
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Shearing the Rams (1890) by Tom Roberts
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Two Avro Ansons (L9162 and N4876) "piggyback" after their mid-air collision
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Brocklesby pigeon club
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