Cookardinia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CookardiniaNew South Wales |
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Entering Cookardinia
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 Cookardinia
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 283 (2001 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2650 |
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| LGA(s) | Greater Hume Shire Council |
| County | Goulburn |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
Cookardinia is a small country area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 57 kilometers (35 miles) south of the city of Wagga Wagga and 24 kilometers (15 miles) east of Henty. The area has a population of about 283 people.
The name 'Cookardinia' comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "the place of the giant kingfisher." This probably refers to the Kookaburra, which sounds a bit like "Cookardinia."
Today, only a few old buildings are left in Cookardinia. These include the 'Buckaringa' woolshed and the Memorial Hall, which was built in 1925. You can also see the old Squatter's Arms Inn. It was built in 1848 and is now falling apart. This old inn was even used in the 1976 movie Mad Dog Morgan, starring Dennis Hopper.
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History of Cookardinia
Early Settlers and Farms
In 1843, a man named Robert Burke started a large farm called ‘Buckaginga’. He was one of the first settlers in this part of the country. Six months later, John Post started another farm called ‘Cookardinia’ next to it. These farms were called 'pastoral runs'.
John Post lived on the ‘Cookardinia’ farm with his family. They raised cattle and ran a dairy. Later, the ‘Buckaginga’ farm was sold and became a sheep station.
The Squatters' Arms Hotel
As more people moved to the area, Cookardinia became an important stop. It was on the main road between Albury and Wagga Wagga. John Post decided to build a hotel there for travelers. It was called the Squatters' Arms Inn.
From the early 1860s, Elizabeth Stamp managed the hotel. People often called it "Mrs. Stamp’s hotel."
In 1866, two important visitors, David Forbes and Judge Francis, stayed at the inn. They had a very uncomfortable night! They complained about fleas and not enough blankets. Because of this, Edward Post, John Post's son, was fined for not having proper rooms.
In 1868, Elizabeth Stamp officially got the license for the Squatters’ Arms Hotel. The next year, John Post himself became the hotel's owner.
Cookardinia Village Life
The Cookardinia Post Office opened in 1873. It helped people send and receive mail until it closed in 1976. There was also a school in Cookardinia from 1877 to 1954, though it closed for a few years in between.
In the late 1880s, a new, strong bridge was built over the Cookardinia Creek. This made it safer for heavy wagons and traffic to cross.
Cookardinia Football Club
The Cookardinia Football Club started in 1897. Their very first game was against a team from Germanton, which is now called Holbrook. In 1955, the Cookardinia club joined with the Mangoplah Football Club.
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Squatter's Arms Inn
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Memorial hall
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Postmark from Cookardinia Post Office
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