Daysdale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DaysdaleNew South Wales |
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Derelict butcher shop
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 Daysdale
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 83 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2646 |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Federation Council |
| County | Hume |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
Daysdale is a small place, or "locality," located in the central southern part of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of a bigger area called the Riverina region. Daysdale is quite far from Australia's big cities. It is about 618 kilometers (384 miles) southwest of Sydney. It is also 340 kilometers (211 miles) north of Melbourne. In 2021, about 83 people lived in Daysdale.
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History of Daysdale
Daysdale has a history that goes back to the late 1800s.
Early Buildings and Services
The Daysdale Post Office opened its doors on February 15, 1876. It helped people send letters and packages for many years. The post office eventually closed in 1993.
In 1876, a place called the Daysdale Hotel was given a special license. This meant it could serve drinks to people. Sadly, another hotel, Price's Hotel, was completely destroyed by fire in 1878.
Daysdale School
The Daysdale School was started in 1883. This happened thanks to the hard work of a local politician named Mr. George Day. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
More Hotels and Shops
The Exchange Hotel also burned down in 1899. But it was rebuilt and opened again in late 1900. The new hotel even had a bigger cellar with a bar inside. By 1913, Daysdale had several important places. These included a blacksmith's shop, a hotel, the post office, a school, and a general store.
Sports and Fun
Daysdale has a strong history in sports, especially football.
Daysdale Football Club
The Daysdale Football Club started playing way back in 1894. They were very good at the game!
- In 1903, Daysdale FC won the championship in the Clear Hills Football Association.
- They won two more championships in a row in 1905 and 1906. These were for the Federal Football Association.
- The team joined the Coreen & District Football Association in 1910. They won the championship that year.
- Daysdale FC was so good they won again in 1911 without losing any games!
- They won their third championship in a row in 1912.
- The club won four more championships later on: in 1961, 1962, 1964, and in 1994. The 1994 win was special because it was their 100th anniversary!
The team used to play their home games at a place called Coad's Tank.
Club Mergers
Over the years, the Daysdale Football Club joined with other teams to become stronger.
- In 1995, Daysdale merged with Coreen. They formed a new team called Coreen Daysdale United FC.
- Later, in 2005, this club merged again with Hopefield - Buraja. They became the Coreen Daysdale Hopefield Buraja United FC (CDHBUFC).
- This new team won senior football championships in 2006 and 2007.
- In 2008, they joined the Hume Football League.
Photo gallery
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The Exchange Hotel at Daysdale
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The Catholic Church at Daysdale
