Bunnaloo, New South Wales facts for kids
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Bunnaloo Public School
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 Bunnaloo
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| Population | 101 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2731 |
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| LGA(s) | Murray River Council |
| County | Cadell |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
Bunnaloo is a small village located in the central southern part of the Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 37 kilometers (23 miles) west of Mathoura and 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of Deniliquin. In 2016, about 101 people lived in Bunnaloo.
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A Glimpse into Bunnaloo's Past
Bunnaloo's story began with two large properties called Cobram Station and Perricoota. In 1899, the New South Wales Government divided some of the Perricoota land. They created six smaller farms, each about 700 acres, which were sold in 1901. More land from Cobram Estate was also divided, allowing more families to settle in the area.
How Mail and Transport Changed Bunnaloo
The first Post Office in Bunnaloo was run from a local's home. Before this, mail was delivered weekly from Mathoura. In 1924, a new railway line was built, and Bunnaloo got its own train station. This was a big deal! It made it much easier to transport goods like wheat and livestock. Before the railway, everything had to be carried 18 miles to Mathoura.
In 1926, a store was built in Bunnaloo by Victor Hicks. The Post Office moved into this store, becoming the first official Bunnaloo Post Office. It served the community until it closed in 1974.
Learning in Bunnaloo: Schools Through the Years
Education has always been important in Bunnaloo. In 1919, parents bought a building from Womboota and moved it to a property to use as a school. This school was first run by teachers who received government help. Later, the government provided teachers directly. The school closed in 1927, and the building was sold to parents in the town of Walliston.
Bunnaloo Public School Today
Bunnaloo Public School opened in 1928 and is still open today! It did close for a few years from 1944 to 1951 because of World War II. Currently, about 50 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 attend the school. These students come from all around the Bunnaloo area. The current principal is Darren Devereux.
Sports and Fun in Bunnaloo
Sports have always been a big part of community life in Bunnaloo.
Bunnaloo Football Club
The Bunnaloo Football Club was active for many years. It was a very successful team, winning championships in both 1988 and 1989. The club stopped playing at the end of the 1989 season.
Table Tennis and Cricket
In the 1960s, the Bunnaloo Table Tennis Club was formed. Teams of four men and two women played for a special trophy. Today, Bunnaloo joins with Mathoura to form a cricket team called the Northern United Cricket Club. They play in the Goulburn Murray Cricket League. Before this, the Bunnaloo Cricket Club played at the Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve.
Community Places in Bunnaloo
Bunnaloo has several important community buildings that bring people together.
The Bunnaloo Hall
The first Bunnaloo Hall was built in 1927. It cost £702 to build. A supper room was added in 1945. Throughout the late 1950s and 1960s, people held fundraisers to fix up the hall. In the early 1980s, a new Bunnaloo Hall was built. It's part of the Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve, which also includes an oval, cricket nets, and tennis courts.
Bunnaloo Uniting Church
The Bunnaloo Uniting Church opened in 1966. It was formerly known as the Bunnaloo Methodist Church.
Riverine Petroleum
A petrol station still operates in Bunnaloo. It is currently known as Riverine Petroleum. You can find it at the intersection of Fitzroy Street and Bunnaloo Road.
