Lowesdale, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LowesdaleNew South Wales |
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Lowesdale Public School
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 Lowesdale
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 100 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2646 |
| Elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Federation Council |
| County | Hume |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
Lowesdale is a small community located in the central southern part of the Riverina region in Australia. It's in the state of New South Wales. You can find it about 2 kilometres north of Buraja. It's also about 92 kilometres east of Berrigan. Lowesdale is right on the Riverina Highway.
According to the 2021 population count, called a census, Lowesdale had 100 people living there. A post office opened in Lowesdale on 1 August 1876. It served the community for many years before closing in 1994.
Sports and Community Life
Even though Lowesdale is a small place, it had a lively sports scene in the past. In 1915, the community was very active in football. They had two football teams that joined the Coreen & District Football Association. These teams were called Lowesdale FC and Lowesdale Military FC.
Football Success and Challenges
The Lowesdale Military FC team was very successful. They even won the championship, known as the "premiership," in 1915. However, things changed in 1916. Both teams had to stop playing. This happened because of WW1, also known as World War I. Many players went to serve in the war. Sadly, neither of the teams ever started playing again after the war ended.
