Stockinbingal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids StockinbingalNew South Wales |
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Main Street of Stockinbingal, 2007
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 Stockinbingal
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 374 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2725 |
| Elevation | 303 m (994 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Gundagai Council |
| County | Bland |
| State electorate(s) | Cootamundra |
| Federal Division(s) | Hume |
Stockinbingal is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the South West Slopes and Riverina regions. The town is part of the Cootamundra–Gundagai Regional Council area. It sits along the Burley Griffin Way, a major road.
In 2016, about 374 people lived in Stockinbingal. The Stockinbingal Post Office first opened its doors on May 16, 1891.
Stockinbingal's Important Railway
Stockinbingal is a key spot for trains. It has a railway junction where different lines connect. One line goes from Cootamundra to Lake Cargelligo. This part of the railway was finished in 1893.
Another line connects Stockinbingal to Parkes. This route is very important for moving goods. It offers an easier way for freight trains to travel from Sydney to Perth. This is because it avoids the very steep hills of the Blue Mountains route.
The railway from Cootamundra through Stockinbingal to Parkes also helps trains bypass Sydney. This is useful for freight traveling between Melbourne and Brisbane. These trains can go through places like Dubbo, Werris Creek, and Maitland.
The Yeo Yeo District and Don Bradman
Stockinbingal is the closest town to an area called Yeo Yeo. This district is famous because the family of Don Bradman lived there. Don Bradman was a very famous Australian cricketer. He lived in Yeo Yeo as a child.
You can still see the old schoolhouse from Yeo Yeo today. It is a few kilometers from Stockinbingal. You can spot it on the road that leads to Wallendbeen.
Images for kids
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Commercial Hotel, Stockinbingal, 2010
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Former Bank of New South Wales, 2010
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Former Stockinbingal Hotel, 2010
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Old schoolhouse in Yeo Yeo district, now a farm outbuilding, 2019
