Burrumbuttock

The community is well alive with a rich sporting culture

Burrum is a small village 32 kilometres North West of Albury on the Albury-Urana Road. It would take you around 20-25 minutes by car from Albury. It is very close to the township & shopping centre of Jindera

The early settlement began in 1839 at the "Burrumbuttock Station" which was at that time 30,000 acres on both sides of an unfenced track stretching from Jindera Gap towards Walbundrie.

The present town has a number of buildings including a General Store and Post Office, Primary School, Farmers Inn Hotel established in 1880 and the Holy Cross Lutheran Church dedicated in 1877. It has a population of 150 people.

The Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre is a four hectare area featuring a large dam constructed in 1902 by Chinese labourers. The wetlands, bush and landscape are linked by walking tracks and showcase a great diversity of native plants and associated wildlife The Centre has received international recognition.

Source: http://www.about-australia.com/destinations/burrumbuttock/

The community is well alive with a rich sporting culture. The Burrumbuttock Tennis and Cricket Clubs are essential to the life of the inhabitants. The football and netball club has recently merged with neighbouring town Brocklesby and remains the premier sporting association in the wider Burrumbuttock area. The Brocklesby-Burrumbuttock under seventeens team won the Hume Football League grand final of 2011 against Howlong. The senior team won the 2013 premiership after finishing on top of the home and away ladder. Darryn McKimmie lead the team and was the first coach in 3 decades to taste the success of being a premiership for both Brocklesby and Burrumbuttock. Both towns have recently named their 'Favourite Sons and Daughters', with some of the names currently playing being Mitchell Koschitzke (first successful premiership captain ((under 17s)), Brad Scott, Sam O'Connor, Kate Taylor, Luke and Sam Schilg, Chris, Joe and Ronnie Boulton.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burrumbuttock