Jingellic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids JingellicNew South Wales |
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The Bridge Hotel
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 Jingellic
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 61 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2642 |
| Elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
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| County | Selwyn |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
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Jingellic /dʒɪnˈdʒɛlɪk/ is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. It's located right by the Murray River, which forms the border with Victoria. You can find it in the South West Slopes region. The town is split between two local government areas: the Greater Hume Shire and the Snowy Valleys Council.
Across the river in Victoria are the nearby towns of Walwa and Tintaldra. Jingellic is famous for its Bridge Hotel, a well-known spot in the area. There's also a camping ground by the river, perfect for outdoor fun.
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Jingellic's Story
Early Days
European settlers started bringing their cattle to graze along the Murray River in Jingellic as early as the 1830s. The first official land grants, which gave people ownership of land, were given out in the 1840s and 1850s.
Jingellic Post Office first opened its doors on 15 September 1883. Later, in 1920, a butter factory was built in the town. This factory helped local farmers by processing their milk into butter. However, as the dairy industry changed, the factory closed in 1963.
The Jingellic Show
Every year in early March, Jingellic hosts its exciting annual agricultural show. This show is a big event for the community. It mainly focuses on horse riding competitions, known as equestrian events.
The show also features judging for cattle and, in the past, sheep. There's a special pavilion where local crafts and produce are displayed. Plus, visitors can enjoy fun amusement rides. The Jingellic Show has been a tradition since it first started in 1927.
The Bridges of Jingellic
Building a bridge over the Murray River at Jingellic began in 1887. However, it wasn't officially opened until 1892. Once the bridge was ready, a customs house was built on the Victorian side. This was used until 1915 to collect taxes on goods crossing the border.
Interestingly, locals reportedly kept using a nearby river crossing called Horse Creek ford to avoid paying these taxes. When a new bridge was built in 1959, it was placed in a different spot, bypassing the main part of the town.
The remains of the old bridge are still important today. They show a type of bridge building that is no longer used. You can see parts of the old bridge upstream from the current one, near the hotel. These parts are steel or iron supports standing in the river. The current bridge is a steel truss bridge with many sections leading up to it.
Pictures of Jingellic
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The bridge at Jingellic
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Remains of the old bridge at Jingellic
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General store
