Milbrulong is a locality in the central east part of the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia.
Milbrulong New South Wales | |
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Milbrulong | |
Coordinates | 35°15′0″S 146°52′0″E / 35.25000°S 146.86667°E |
Population | 366 (2006 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 2656 |
Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
Location |
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LGA(s) | Lockhart Shire |
County | Urana |
State electorate(s) | Wagga Wagga |
Federal division(s) | Riverina |
The locality is 515 kilometres (320 mi) south west of the state capital, Sydney and 59 kilometres (37 mi) south west of the regional centre Wagga Wagga in the Lockhart Shire local government area. The standard gauge Oaklands railway line passes through the locality. The Milbrulong State Forest is located nearby.[2]
At the 2006 census, Milbrulong had a population of 366.[1]
The place name Milbrulong is derived from the local Wiradjuri word mulbirrang meaning "Rosella parrot".[3][4]
Milbrulong Post Office opened on 7 August 1899 and closed in 1976.[5]
In May, 1900 Mr .J. H. Menz opened his new hotel at Milbrulong and opposite the proposed site of Milbrulong railway station.[6]
The Milbrulong Railway Station was opened in late 1900.[7]
In November 1916, Mrs Menz sold the Boundary Inn Hotel, Milbrulong to Mr R McLean of Adelong.[8]
The first published match of the Milbrulong FC was against Lockhart in 1901[9] and they played in the McLauren Football Competition.[10] The club's colours in 1925 were royal blue.[11] In 1954 the club was known as the Maroons.[12] The club played in the following competitions –
Preceding station | Former Services | Following station | ||
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Napier towards Oaklands
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Oaklands Line | French Park towards The Rock
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