Downside, New South Wales facts for kids
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Downside Village Road in Downside
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Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 124 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2650 |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | City of Wagga Wagga |
| County | Clarendon |
| State electorate(s) | Wagga Wagga |
Downside is a small farming community in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located about 15 kilometres (about 9 miles) north-west of Wagga Wagga. It is also about 24 kilometres (about 15 miles) south-east of Coolamon.
History of Downside
Downside has a simple but interesting history. It started as a place where people lived and worked on farms.
Early Post Office
A Post Office was very important for small communities like Downside in the past. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. The Downside Post Office first opened on 15 August 1878. It served the local farmers and residents for many years. However, it eventually closed in 1905. This often happened as towns grew or transport improved.
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