Eurongilly, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids EurongillyNew South Wales |
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Entering Eurongilly
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 Eurongilly
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2663 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) | ||||||||
| Location | 19 km (12 mi) from Nangus | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Junee Shire | ||||||||
| County | Clarendon | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cootamundra | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina | ||||||||
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Eurongilly is a small place located in the middle of the Riverina area in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 19 kilometres (12 miles) north-west of a town called Nangus. It's also about 21 kilometres (13 miles) south-east of Junee.
A Glimpse into Eurongilly's Past
Eurongilly has a bit of history, even though it's a tiny place today. It once had a post office! This post office first opened on January 1, 1866. Back then, it was called the Clarendon Post Office. Later, in 1886, its name was changed to Eurongilly. However, it didn't stay open forever; it closed its doors in 1926.
Remembering Brave People
Even though Eurongilly is a very small place, it has a big heart when it comes to remembering its brave citizens. The area proudly honors those who served in wars. You can see this on the special gate posts of the RJ Cooper Park.
This park was created by the parents of RJ Cooper. He was a brave person who served in the RAF during World War II. Sadly, he was killed in action in 1941 over a place called Derna in Libya. He even received a special award called the DFC for his bravery.
The gate posts at the park show that 34 people from the Eurongilly area served in World War II. That's a lot of people for such a small community! It shows how many locals answered the call to help their country. Later, four more people from Eurongilly also served during the Vietnam War.
Today, Eurongilly doesn't have many buildings. There's the Eurongilly Hall and a shed for the local Bush Fire Brigade. But the memory of its brave residents lives on.
Images for kids
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The Eurongilly Hall, a community building in the area.
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A memorial in Eurongilly honoring those who served in the Vietnam War.
