Population 1,921 (2011 census) Postal code 2713 | Postcode(s) 2713 Elevation 107 m Local time Sunday 11:58 AM | |
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Location 664 km (413 mi) SW of Sydney278 km (173 mi) N of Melbourne145 km (90 mi) W of Albury101 km (63 mi) N of Shepparton (Vic)60 km (37 mi) E of Deniliquin Weather 30°C, Wind NW at 24 km/h, 20% Humidity Colleges and Universities Riverina Institute of TAFE, Riverina Institute, Finley | ||
Finley /ˈfɪnli/ 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 2006 census, Finley had a population of 1,921 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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Map of Finley NSW 2713, Australia
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.
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.
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 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.