Boolite

Boolite is a locality near Warracknabeal in Victoria, Australia.

Boolite
Victoria
Boolite is located in Shire of Yarriambiack
Boolite
Boolite
Coordinates36.3393012°S 142.6563446°E / -36.3393012; 142.6563446
Population38 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)3480
Elevation114[2] m (374 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Yarriambiack
State electorate(s)Lowan
Federal division(s)Mallee
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
22.5 °C
73 °F		 9 °C
48 °F		 ?

The locality had a hall that was used for dancing, fairs and concerts.[3] There was a local school which had an annual picnic, and flower day. Furthermore, the school was able to raise significant funds for the war effort during the Great War.[4] Boolite competed for the Emmett trophy in Australian football against other towns in the area.[5] The locality also participated in cricket.[6] Today, little of Boolite remains.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Boolite (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "Boolite climate, averages and extreme weather record - Meat & Livestock Australia".
  3. "07 May 1918 - BOOLITE. - Trove". Trove.
  4. "14 Nov 1916 - Boolite School Picnic. - Trove". Trove.
  5. "01 Sep 1914 - BANGERANG v. BOOLITE. - Trove". Trove.
  6. "12 Nov 1918 - Boolite. - Trove". Trove.


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