Osborne, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Osborne New South Wales
Osborne Location in New South Wales
Population	29
Postcode(s)	2656
Elevation	137 m (449 ft)
Location	15 km (9 mi) from Lockhart 19 km (12 mi) from Woodend
LGA(s)	Lockhart Shire
County	Urana
State electorate(s)	Wagga Wagga

Osborne is a small village community located in the central east part of the Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia. You can find it about 15 kilometers south of Lockhart and 19 kilometers west of Woodend.

The area was originally known as Gumholes. A post office opened here on 1 September 1900. It was later renamed Osborne in 1902 and continued to serve the community until it closed in 1951.

Sport and Recreation in Osborne

Osborne has a rich history in sports, especially Australian rules football. The local football club has been a big part of the community for over a century!

The Osborne Football Club's Journey

The Osborne Football Club first started way back in 1900. It was known as the Napier South FC. The people living around Gum Holes Creek decided to form a team. They played their first social game against a team from Lockhart. This early team was often called "The Gumholes." The game took place on some cleared land near where the Uniting Church is today. Even though Napier South only scored one goal, they were proud of their effort against a more experienced team.

In 1915, the Gum Holes School changed its name to Osborne. So, when the football club started playing again in 1919 after World War One, it officially became the Osborne Football Club.

Football Competitions and Wins

The Osborne Football Club has played in many different leagues over the years. They have won many championships, which are called "Premiers" in Australian rules football.

• Napier South FC (1901–1918)
  • 1901 & 1902: Played in the Line Association. They were Premiers in 1902.
  • 1903: The club took a break due to a drought.
  • 1904: Played in the Milbrulong Football Association. They were Premiers in 1904.
  • 1905–1913: Competed in the Lockhart Football Association. They won championships in 1905, 1908, and 1911.
  • 1906: Also played in the Greengunyah Football Association.
  • 1914–1918: The club took a break because of World War One.

• Osborne FC (1919–Present)
  • 1919–1920: Played in the Urageline Football Association. They were Premiers in 1919.
  • 1922: Competed in the Pleasant Hills & District Football Association, winning the Premiership in 1922.
  • 1923–1926: Returned to the Urageline Football Association. This was a very successful period, as they were Premiers for four years in a row: 1923, 1924, 1925, and 1926.
  • 1927 & 1928: Played in the Osborne & District Football Association. They were Premiers in 1927 and Runners Up in 1928.
  • 1929: Won the Premiership in the Lockhart & District Lines Football Association.
  • 1930–1939: Joined The Rock & District Football Association. They were Premiers in 1937 and had a drawn grand final in 1938, which they won in a replay.
  • 1940: Won the Premiership in the Lockhart & District Football Association.
  • 1941–1944: The club took a break again due to World War Two.
  • 1945–1948: Played in the Milbrulong & District Football League. They were Runners Up in 1945, 1946, and 1947.
  • 1949–1969: Competed in the Central Riverina Football League. They were Premiers in 1950, 1957, 1958, and 1961. They were Runners Up in 1951 and 1955.
  • 1970–Present: Have been part of the Hume Football League. This has been their most successful period, with many Premierships in 1985, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2017, 2019, 2023, and 2024. They were also Runners Up in 1993, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2023, and 2024.

More Information

• Osborne Football / Netball Club
• Hume Football League
• Australian rules football in New South Wales