BOGGABRI
Boggabri is the next
‘i’ town within the New England area to visit. An interesting small
town this is. Boggabri is the half way town from Gunnedah at that next
‘i’ town of Narrabri. Boggabri from an economic perspective has been
hit for six by the two larger centres.
 
Boggabri has just
recently celebrated its 150th Anniversary.
Within this small
community it is clear a high degree of pride is present.     
The name
Boggabri comes from Gamilaraay bagaaybaraay, literally
"having creeks". The same "creek" element is found in the name of
Boggabilla.
The Namoi River
passes through Boggabri. Fishing is a popular activity on the Namoi
River.
There is a
security museum that might be 
Boggabri's main
tourist attraction is Gin's Leap, so-called after a story of an
Aboriginal girl who jumped from the cliff while trying to escape a
group of men in the 17th or 18th century.
Boggabri is also
home to the 'John Prior Multi-Purpose Health Service', a state of the
art medical centre named after one of Boggabri's most prominent
residents, Dr John Prior.
Boggabri railway
station is situated on the Mungindi (or North West) railway line,
515 km from Sydney. The station opened in 1882 consists of a station
building on a single side platform, a passing loop and small goods
yard. Currently a single daily Xplorer diesel railmotor operating
between Sydney and Moree serves the station.
The two Boggabri
hotels are both over 100 years old.  
The Boggabri War
Memorial is a worthy acknowledgement given the size of the town. 
The Anglican
and
Catholic
Churches are significant mid-20th century buildings.
When visiting
Boggabri be sure to take the time to visit the great pubs. But only if
the timing is right. Think carefully whether a diversion is required
to visit.
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