Finley, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids FinleyNew South Wales |
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Murray Street (Newell Highway), the main street of Finley
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 Finley
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,519 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2713 |
| Elevation | 107 m (351 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Berrigan Shire |
| County | Denison |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer |
Finley is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest town in the Berrigan Shire local government area. At the 2016 census, Finley had a population of 2,519 people. The town is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Albury on the intersection of the Newell Highway and Riverina Highways.
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History
The post office opened on 1 January 1881 but was known as Murray Hut until 1893. Europeans first settled the area around Finley in the early 1840s, with wheat becoming the main crop.
The Finley Agricultural & Pastoral Association was formed in 1912 and held its first show on 17 September 1913. The agricultural show is still held annually on the first Sunday in September (Father's Day).
Periods of severe drought, combined with the Great Depression of the early 1930s, forced many farmers to abandon their holdings.
In 1935, construction on the Mulwala Canal began in order to provide employment and bring water to the area’s rich farmland.
Sport
Australian rules football, cricket and netball are all very popular in the town. Sporting teams include the Finley Football Club, who compete in the Murray Football League. The town also offers soccer, touch rugby, basketball, tennis and a Pony Club.
The Finley Rodeo Committee holds an annual rodeo every January and Finley Apex Club hosts a tractor pull every February.
Finley has an 18-hole green grass golf course and two bowling green locations.
Education
Finley has two primary schools, St Joseph's School, (Roman Catholic) and Finley Public School. Finley High School attracts students from a wide catchment including the towns of Berrigan, Tocumwal, Jerilderie and Blighty.
Finley is also home to a campus of Riverina TAFE.
Notable residents
- Jack Hawkins - Former Geelong Australian rules footballer
- Shane Crawford - Former Hawthorn Australian rules footballer and 1999 Brownlow Medallist, 2019 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here contestant
- Mark Whiley - Former GWS Giants & Carlton Blues Australian rules footballer
- Tom Hawkins - Current Geelong Australian rules footballer
- Kram, Whitty and Janet - members of rock band Spiderbait
- Craig Giles - musician
See also
In Spanish: Finley (Nueva Gales del Sur) para niños
