The Rock, New South Wales facts for kids
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View across the rail lines and grain silos to The Rock Hill (Catalan). 2005
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 The Rock
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 1,347 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2655 |
| Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Lockhart Shire |
| County | Mitchell |
| State electorate(s) | Wagga Wagga |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
The Rock is a small town in the Riverina area of southern New South Wales, Australia. About 1,347 people live there. It is located about 32 kilometers (20 miles) southwest of Wagga Wagga. The town sits along the Olympic Highway.
The town gets its name from a big rocky hill nearby. This hill is called The Rock Hill today. In the local Aboriginal language, it was known as Yerong. This area is a great spot for bushwalking and rock-climbing. You can also see lots of local wildlife there. The hill is also a very special and sacred place for Aboriginal people, called Kengal.
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History of The Rock Town
The Rock Post Office first opened its doors on 1 September 1890.
Early Name: Kingston
Before 1919, the town was known as Kingston. It was likely named after the King family. This family owned a large farm in the area called "The Rock".
A map from 1916 shows the name Kingston for the town. The King family name is still remembered today. The hotel on the Olympic Highway in town is still called The King's Own.
Important Heritage Sites
The Rock has a few places that are listed for their historical importance. One of these is The Rock railway station. This station is part of the Main Southern railway line, which is a major train route.
Sports and Fun Activities
The Rock has a long history of local sports. People in the town have enjoyed Australian Rules Football and Cricket for many years.
The Rock Football Club
The Rock Football Club started in 1900. A meeting at the King's Own Hotel helped create the club. They played in many different football competitions over the years.
- In 1914, they won the Nathan Cup Competition.
- After World War I, they joined The Rock & District Football Association.
- They won championships in The Rock & District Football League in 1932 and 1936.
- During World War II, the club stopped playing for a few years.
- They came back strong after the war. They won the Milbrulong & District League in 1945 and 1947. In 1947, they were undefeated!
- In 1962, The Rock Football Club joined with Yerong Creek FC. They formed a new team called The Rock Yerong Creek FC.
The Rock Cricket Club
The Rock Cricket Club also had great success. In the 1938/39 season, they won the Henty & District Cricket Association premiership. They beat Henty in the final game.
In one amazing game, The Rock scored 441 runs for only 7 wickets in their second turn at bat. Three brothers from the Taylor family each scored a century (100 runs or more) in that game!
Rugby League Team
The town also had a rugby league team. This team played in the Group 13 Rugby League competition. Their jerseys were maroon with a sky-blue 'V' shape.
Getting Around: Transport
The Rock is an important spot for trains. It has a railway junction where the Boree Creek line connects to the main Main Southern railway line.
The Rock railway station is served by the NSW TrainLink XPT train service. This train runs twice a day between Melbourne and Sydney.
Images for kids
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A 1916 map of the Riverina with The Rock named as Kingston
