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West Wyalong is the main town of the Bland Shire in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Located 467 kilometres (290 mi) west of Sydney as well as being 262 m (860 ft) above sea level, it is situated on the crossroads of the Newell Highway between Melbourne and Brisbane, and the Mid-Western Highway between Sydney and Adelaide.
The West Wyalong district is the largest cereal-growing centre in NSW. Eucalyptus oil production started in 1907 and the West Wyalong area became one of the major world exporters of the product.
History
The Wiradjuri people were the first to inhabit this region. (Wiradjuri northern dialect pronunciation [wiraːjd̪uːraj]) or Wirraayjuurray people (Wiradjuri southern dialect pronunciation [wiraːjɟuːraj]) are a group of indigenous Australian Aboriginal people that were united by a common language, strong ties of kinship and survived as skilled hunter–fisher–gatherers in family groups or clans scattered throughout central New South Wales.
In the 21st century, major Wiradjuri groups live in Condobolin, Peak Hill, Narrandera and Griffith. There are significant populations at Wagga Wagga and Leeton and smaller groups at West Wyalong, Parkes, Dubbo, Forbes, Cootamundra, Cowra and Young.
Gold was discovered at Wyalong in September 1893 by Joseph Neeld. In 1895 West Wyalong was developed 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Wyalong around the bullock track, without the benefit of town planning, resulting in curious kinks in the road where it avoided trees. As well as the mines, the White Tank water supply was located here. This is now the location of McCann Park. The goldfield was declared the most productive in the colony in 1899.
As mining declined West Wyalong became the main service centre for agriculture in the surrounding district, although for many years there was rivalry between the towns. Both towns wanted the Temora railway line, but settled on a compromise of a station midway between the two towns, called Wyalong Central.
Development since the 1970s has expanded Wyalong in the direction of West Wyalong with several motels built at Central Wyalong. A shared bicycle and pedestrian track was constructed in 1994 to link Wyalong with West Wyalong.
The population has stabilised recently. This is due, in part, to the Cowal Gold Mine adjacent to Lake Cowal, 45 km northeast and Pace Farm's egg production facility.
Climate
West Wyalong has long, hot and dry summers, and contrastingly cool winters with extended overcast periods not uncommon, with an increased susceptibility to cold fronts due to its far western location. Mean maximum temperatures range substantially between the seasons. There is a stark difference in sky conditions between high summer and mid winter, especially for this northern latitude; in March there are 13.9 clear days and 6.0 cloudy days, whereas in July there are only 7.4 clear days but 12.5 cloudy days. This too is evident by the mean afternoon humidity readings.
Places of interest
The Poppet Head
Lions Park Dakota DC3
West Wyalong Museum
The Sister Kissing Booth
West Wyalong Airport
Easel sculpture of West Wyalong (Drysdale)
Wyalong Wetlands
Tivoli Theatre
= Schools
=St Mary's War Memorial Catholic School (K–6) – The original St. Mary's Church School was built in 1901 of corrugated iron and staffed by the Sisters of Mercy. By 1903 there were 167 students. The present St. Mary's School was built in 1961.
West Wyalong Primary School (K–6)
West Wyalong High School (7–12)
Wyalong Public School (K–6)
Sport
The most popular sport in West Wyalong is rugby league. The Goldfields Rugby League was established in 1911, and, along with Tamworth and Wollongong, was one of the first leagues outside of Sydney and Newcastle.
The town hosts a number of different sports club, catering for both adults and junior players.
West Wyalong Mallee Men – rugby league and competes in the Group 20 Rugby League competition.
West Wyalong-Girral Bulldogs – Australian rules football & netball and competes in the Northern Riverina Football League
West Wyalong Weevils – senior rugby union
West Wyalong Pirates – junior rugby union
West Wyalong Wildcats – (basketball)
Alleena Cricket Club – cricket
Tallimba Cricket Club – cricket
White Tank Cricket Club – cricket
Annual shows and events
= January
=Australia Day Breakfast and Awards (26th), West Wyalong
David Earl Memorial Cricket Match, West Wyalong
= February
=Pancake Breakfast, West Wyalong
West Wyalong Rugby League Knockout (Last Fri./Sat.)
Dean Wood Big Gig
= March
=Barmedman Modified tractor Pull (1st Sat.)
Candy Stripe Fair, West Wyalong
= April
=Anzac Day Celebrations (25th)
Wellness West Wyalong Festival
Ladies Day Out in West Wyalong
= May
=Mother's Day Luncheon (2nd Sun.), West Wyalong
Masonic Debutante Ball (2nd Sat.), West Wyalong
= July
=Catholic Debutante Ball, West Wyalong
= August
=Weethalle Show (3rd Sat.)
West Wyalong Show Ball
= September
=Barmedman Show & Beaut-Ute Comp. (1st Sat./Sun.)
West Wyalong Show (1st Wed.)
Ungarie Show (2nd Fri.)
West Wyalong Charity Campdraft
= October
=Mirrool Silo Kick Challenge (2nd Sat.)
'in the West' Festival www.inthewest.com.au
= November
=Early Markets (1st Sat.), Wyalong
= December
=Christmas Market/Carols by Candlelight, West Wyalong
New year Celebrations & Bi-annual Fireworks, West Wyalong
Notable people from the area
Dymphna Cusack, author
Reginald Roy Rattey, Victoria Cross recipient
Terry Gathercole, champion swimmer
Mark O'Meley, rugby league footballer
Anthony Gelling, rugby league footballer
Ron "Dookie" Crowe, Australian representative rugby league footballer
Col Ratcliff, rugby league footballer
Liam Martin, rugby league footballer
Scott Staniforth, rugby union footballer
Mat McLachlan, author and historian
Neale Daniher , former AFL footballer, former AFL coach and motor neurone disease campaigner
Terry Daniher, former AFL footballer
Anthony Daniher, former AFL footballer
Chris Daniher, former AFL footballer
Dal Stivens, author – grew up in the town
Danny Meagher, Catholic bishop
Gallery
Media
The West Wyalong Advocate newspaper is an independent publication, printed on Fridays. It also services nearby towns including Ungarie and Barmedman.
94.5 GOLD FM is West Wyalong's community radio station. It is an independent not-for-profit community broadcaster founded in 2001.
West Wyalong Movies is a project by Ross Harmer aimed at documenting the history of West Wyalong and The Bland Shire.
Surrounding towns
References
External links
Media related to West Wyalong at Wikimedia Commons
Bland Shire Council
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar bandar udara di New South Wales
- West Wyalong
- Wyalong
- The West Wyalong Advocate
- West Wyalong Mallee Men
- West Wyalong (Drysdale)
- West Wyalong Airport
- Reg Rattey
- Group 9 Rugby League
- Newell Highway
- Wiradjuri
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