Hanwood, New South Wales
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Hanwood is a town in the central Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 5 kilometres south of Griffith, New South Wales and is in the City of Griffith local government area. At the 2021 census, Hanwood had a population of 1,388.[1]
Hanwood Post Office opened on 1 January 1921.[2]
Hanwood is known for its wineries, in particular the McWilliam's winery established in 1913. In 1973 the Big Wine Barrel was completed, forming the cellar door tasting rooms. They have a wide array of wines, bottles and memorabilia displayed in the 17m long museum.[3]
Culture
Hanwood has two sporting clubs, the Hanwood Wanderers
The town also formerly had a rugby league team, the Hanwood Warriors, who folded just after the turn of the century. The club played in the Group 17 Rugby League competition.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hanwood (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 June 2009
- ^ McWilliam's Wines Archived 16 January 2007 at the Wayback Machine - Official website - Our Vineyards. Retrieved 18 January 2007.
