Burrumbuttock facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BurrumbuttockNew South Wales |
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church
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 Burrumbuttock
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 366 (2016) |
| Postcode(s) | 2642 |
| Elevation | 246 m (807 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Greater Hume Shire |
| County | Hume |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
Burrumbuttock (/ˈbʌrəmbʌtək/ BURR-əm-BUT-ək) is a small town in the central southern part of the Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 34 kilometers (21 miles) north-west of Albury. The town's name comes from the local parish name.
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Discovering Burrumbuttock's Past
The area where Burrumbuttock sits was known as Burrumbuttock station back in 1839. In 1861, a law called the Crown Lands Alienation Act was passed. This law allowed more settlers to move to the region.
By the 1870s, many German families from South Australia came to live in Burrumbuttock. The Burrumbuttock Post Office opened on May 1, 1883. A school, first called Burrumbuttock East, opened in 1889. Its name changed to Burrumbuttock Public School in 1929.
The exact meaning of the name "Burrumbuttock" is not fully clear. It is thought to be from an Indigenous language, possibly Wiradjuri. The word "Burrum" often refers to water. Some local people say the name means "bullock's backbone," but there is no proof for this idea.
Life in Burrumbuttock Today
Locals often call the town Burrum. There are several interesting places to visit. You can explore the Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre. You can also enjoy a drink at the Farmers Inn Hotel. The historic Burrum Hall is another place to discover.
Sport is very important to the community in Burrumbuttock. The town has clubs for tennis and cricket. There is also an Australian Rules football and netball club. In 2006, the football and netball club joined with the club from the nearby town of Brocklesby. This created a bigger club with more players.
Burrumbuttock's Weather and Climate
Climate describes the usual weather conditions in a place over a long time. Here is information about the rainfall in Burrumbuttock.
| Climate data for Burrumbuttock (Lat: 35.85° S Lon: 146.78° E) (precipitation normals 1961-1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 37.5 (1.48) |
26.1 (1.03) |
32.5 (1.28) |
48.5 (1.91) |
58.6 (2.31) |
45.5 (1.79) |
61.7 (2.43) |
61.1 (2.41) |
51.5 (2.03) |
58.6 (2.31) |
36.3 (1.43) |
43.1 (1.70) |
561 (22.11) |
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Famous Faces from Burrumbuttock
- Tony Armstrong is a former Australian Rules footballer. He is also a television presenter. In 2022, he won a Logie Award for best new talent.
