Tooleybuc facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TooleybucNew South Wales |
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Murray Street, the main street of Tooleybuc, near the approach to the bridge
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 Tooleybuc
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 277 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2736 |
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| LGA(s) | Murray River Council |
| County | Wakool |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
Tooleybuc is a small town in the western Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Mallee Highway. The town is about 919 kilometers (571 miles) southwest of Sydney, the state capital. It is also about 381 kilometers (237 miles) northwest of Melbourne.
Tooleybuc sits on the banks of the Murray River. Across the river is Piangil, a town in the nearby state of Victoria. In 2011, about 277 people lived in Tooleybuc. The town is part of the Murray River Council local government area. The Tooleybuc Bridgekeepers Cottage, near the historic bridge, is a special local landmark. You can visit it to learn about the area's past.
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A Look Back in Time
The Post Office in Tooleybuc first opened on February 1, 1873. It closed in 1885. However, a Post Office agency has been running in the town for many years. It is usually located inside the General Store.
In 1876, people described Tooleybuc as a settlement on the New South Wales side of the river. It was on the mail route between Swan Hill and Balranald. There was no big town center yet. But many people lived in the area around it. A store and post office were part of the local public house. Tooleybuc was also a place where sheep and cattle could cross the river.
Historic Places in Tooleybuc
Tooleybuc has some important historic sites. One of these is the Tooleybuc Bridge over Murray River. It is located at 222 Main Road.
The Tooleybuc Bridge
Tooleybuc is home to a historic bridge that crosses the Murray River. This bridge was built in 1925. It was designed to lift up to let large paddle steamers pass through.
In 1974, a paddle steamer called "Pevensey" had an accident with the bridge. The "Pevensey" was heading upstream after passing through the open bridge. It tried to move to the south bank. But the strong river current swept it sideways into the east side of the bridge. The bridge was not damaged at all. However, the "Pevensey" had some damage to its upper parts. Local people helped pull the steamer free. After getting fuel and making small repairs, the "Pevensey" continued its journey to Echuca.
Life and Community
Tooleybuc has a strong community spirit. This is shown through its sports and education.
Australian Rules Football
The town has an Australian rules football team. It plays in the Central Murray Football League. This team is combined with the nearby town of Manangatang. They are known as the Saints.
Tooleybuc first started a football team in 1903. They played in the Lines Football Association. This league soon became the Nyah-Piangil Football Association. Tooleybuc won its first championship in 1923. They beat Woorinen by just one point. As part of the Mid Valley Football Association, Tooleybuc won another championship in 1935.
The Association later became the Mid-Murray Football League. Tooleybuc reached the Grand Final six times. But they only won one championship during this period. That win was in 1965, when they beat Lalbert by 32 points.
In 1997, football leagues in the area were reorganized. This led to the creation of the Central Murray Football League. In 2004, the Tooleybuc and Manangatang football clubs joined together. They formed the team known as the Saints. The senior team lost the Grand Final in 2004 to Kerang Football Club. But they won the championship in 2007. They defeated Balranald Football Club by 45 points. In the 2011 season, the Saints won championships for their Reserves and Under-15 teams.
Tooleybuc Central School
Tooleybuc Central School is a school for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. It started as a primary school in 1916. In 1952, smaller schools nearby joined it. This created the Central School we know today.
The school has students from New South Wales towns like Kyalite, Goodnight, and Koraleigh. It also serves students from farm areas in that region. Many students from Victoria also attend. Especially for high school, students come from towns and areas like Nyah, Nyah West, Wood Wood, Piangil, Natya, and Kooloonong.
