Berrigan, New South Wales
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| Berrigan New South Wales |
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 Chanter St., Berrigan, looking east. The main street of Berrigan contains a mix of Federation and more-modern architectural styles. |
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| Population: | 899[1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 2712 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 119 m (390 ft) | ||||||
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| LGA: | Berrigan Shire | ||||||
| County: | Denison | ||||||
| State District: | Murray-Darling | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Farrer | ||||||
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Berrigan is a town located on the Riverina Highway in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Berrigan is in the Berrigan Shire Local Government Area and is the location of the Berrigan Shire Council offices. At the 2006 census, Berrigan had a population of 899.[1]
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[edit] History
Because of its location near the border with Victoria, Berrigan was one of the pioneers in the push for an Australian Federation. It was at the suggestion of the Berrigan Australian Natives Association that the first meeting of the Federation League was held. Due to its centrality, the meeting was held in Corowa.[3]
It is also the birthplace of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.[4]
[edit] Education
Berrigan has both a state and Catholic primary school. The nearest high school is in Finley, 22 kilometres to the west.
[edit] Sport
Popular sports in Berrigan include Australian rules football, netball, golf, bowls, and tennis. Horse racing is also popular, with the Berrigan Gold Cup—held on the same day as the Victoria Derby—attracting a large crowd.
[edit] Other attractions
The Berrigan Canola festival is held annually in early September. It is also close to the Murray River communities of Barooga and Tocumwal.
Once a thriving town with four pubs and the golf club, it has since been reduced to two pubs and the club.
Berrigan is home to a single curlew (bird), which lives in the 18-hole golf course; the bird can often be seen inside the clubhouse while patrons are eating and drinking. Many efforts to find a suitable mate for this bird have been fruitless.
The aging population is well catered for in such a small town, with world class hospice and respite facilities provided. While the town thrives on the farming income generated in the district, it is a very modern, clean, and family-friendly town.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Berrigan (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ Travelmate
- ^ Australian Parliament House website - Senate publicationsBrian de Garis How Popular was the Popular Federation Movement
- ^ New South Wales Rural Fire Service Website
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