Yeoval is a small village in the Central Western district of New South Wales, Australia. The town lies in Cabonne Shire. However, a small part lies over Buckinbah Creek in Wellington Shire which is referred to as North Yeoval. Yeoval is located between Dubbo and Orange. At the 2016 census, Yeoval had a population of 430.[1] The town was the childhood home of Australian poet Banjo Paterson, who lived on the nearby Buckinbah property, and many of his poems reflect the area.[2] A Banjo Paterson Museum is open to visitors.
Yeoval New South Wales | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 32°45′S 148°39′E | ||||||||
Population | 430 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2868 | ||||||||
Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) | ||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Cabonne Shire | ||||||||
County | Gordon | ||||||||
Parish | Buckinbah | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Orange | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Calare | ||||||||
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Yeoval a village in the Central West of New South Wales, centrally located between Orange, Dubbo, Parkes and Wellington.[3]
In 1868, gold, silver and copper were discovered 7 km from Yeoval. The Goodrich Mine operated in this area periodically until 1971.[4]
Yeoval Post Office opened on 1 November 1884.[3]
Yeoval railway station opened in 1925[5] on the now closed Molong–Dubbo railway line, and was sited to the north of the village in North Yeoval. Passenger services operated until 1974.[6]
In the 2016 Census, there were 430 people in Yeoval. 84.7% of people were born in Australia and 91.6% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion was Catholic at 26.3%.[1]
The school caters for students from kindergarten to year 12 and has been open for over 125 years. There are 35 HSC courses available to senior students.[7]
This small 25-student school is situated opposite the Catholic Church and adjacent to the original convent building.[7]
This is a small community-based pre-school.[7]
Banjo Paterson Bush Park alongside Buckinbah Creek at the junction of Forbes St, Molong St and Renshaw McGirr Way is home to several interesting sculptures.
A giant sculpture of Banjo Paterson's hat is situated in the park. Originally used as a real estate marketing tool, it was donated by the former owner and Orange councillor Chris Gryllis in February 2017.[8]
The park is also home to a 6 metre high, six tonne abstract artwork depicting prolific sculptor Henry Moore created by his protégé Drago Marin Cherina.[9]
The Banjo Paterson... More Than a Poet Cafe and Museum houses a collection of handwritten letters, unpublished poems, photos, stories, editorials and other memorabilia of the era which tell the story of the poet's life.[10][11]
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