Napier, New South Wales facts for kids
Napier is a small place, also called a locality, in the Riverina area of New South Wales, Australia. It's also known as a civil parish, which is like an old way of dividing up land for official records. It's part of Buccleuch County, New South Wales.
About Napier
Napier is a quiet area in the Riverina region. This part of New South Wales is known for its farming and wide-open spaces. Even though it's a small place, it has its own unique history.
A Bit of History
Long ago, Napier had its own railway station. This station was open from 1911 to 1967. It was part of the Oaklands railway line. Trains used to stop here, connecting Napier to other towns. Today, you won't find any signs of the old station. It's all gone now.
| Preceding station | Former Services | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart
towards Oaklands
|
Oaklands Line | Milbrulong
towards The Rock
|
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Local Sports
Napier also had a strong sports team! The Napier Football Club played Australian Rules Football. In 1911, they were very successful. They won the championship for the Lockhart & District Football Association. This shows that even small communities can have great sports teams.
