Walbundrie
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Walbundrie
Piney Range Post Office opened on 1 March 1869 and was renamed Walbundrie later that month.[2]
The major industry in and around Walbundrie is agriculture, including grain production and wool growing.
Home of the world famous comedians The Nelson Twins.
Sport and Recreation
The first published details of an Australian rules football club in Walbundrie was in 1906 when they played a match against Corowa Football Club in Corowa.[3]
As of 2022
- Walbundrie Football Association.
This Australian rules football competition existed for one season only, consisting of the following clubs - Bulgandra, Burrumbuttock, Walbundrie and Walla. Bulgandra: 5.4 – 34 defeated Walla: 4.8 – 32 in the grand final.[4]
Gallery
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Entering Walbundrie -
Walbundrie Hotel
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Walbundrie (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 October 2007.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 June 2009
- ^ "1906 - Football". The Corowa Chronicle (NSW). 18 July 1906. p. 3. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "1914 - Bulgandra". The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW). 28 August 1914. p. 3. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
External links
Media related to Walbundrie at Wikimedia Commons
- Greater Hume Shire Council - Official site
