Savernake, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SavernakeNew South Wales |
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The entry to Savernake approaching from Berrigan.
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 Savernake
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 94 |
| Postcode(s) | 2646 |
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| LGA(s) | Federation Council |
| County | Denison |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
Savernake is a small village in the southern part of New South Wales, Australia. It's located in a region called the Riverina, which is known for its farming. You can find Savernake on the Riverina Highway, just east of a town called Berrigan. It's part of the Federation Council, which is like its local government area.
Only about 94 people live in Savernake. The village has a special building called the Savernake School of the Arts Hall. This hall is a community hub, hosting different events for everyone in the area throughout the year.
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A Look Back at Savernake's History
Savernake has a bit of a past, especially when it comes to its post office. The very first post office in Savernake opened on January 1, 1890. But it didn't stay Savernake for long! In 1892, it was renamed Warmatta and then closed down in 1927.
A second Savernake Post Office opened a few years later, in 1895. This one served the community for much longer, finally closing its doors in 1994.
Savernake's Football Teams
Savernake once had a very active football club! In 1902, the Savernake Football Club won the championship in the Clear Hills Football Association. They were really good, winning five out of their six games that season. They kept playing in that league in 1903.
After that, they moved to the Berrigan Football Association in 1904. From 1905 to 1908, Savernake played in the Federal Football Association.
The club was started up again in 1924 and joined the Coreen & District Football Association. In 1926, a person named Paddy Rector helped guide the team. Savernake FC continued to play in this league in 1927 and 1928. However, they decided to leave the league in 1929. They did return for one more year in 1930. It seems that Savernake hasn't had a football team since then.
Special Historic Places
Savernake has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One of them is:
- 2341 Mulwala Road: This is where you'll find Savernake Station, a historic property.
Savernake Today
Today, Savernake is a quiet village. It has a community hall, a primary school, and a few houses. There's also an old shop that is no longer open.
The community hall is still used sometimes by a theatre group called HotHouse Theatre. This group is based in Albury-Wodonga and sometimes brings small plays to Savernake.
The main activities in the area are farming. Farmers here raise sheep for meat and wool, and also beef cattle. They grow crops like grains without needing extra water (this is called dryland farming). Some farmers also raise pigs. In certain areas, they even grow rice using irrigation.
The Savernake area has also been part of a special project by CSIRO. This project helps scientists understand how important the remaining natural woodlands are for farming areas.
Images for kids
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The School of Arts Hall at Savernake
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Savernake Public School
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The Catholic Church at Savernake
