Boolite
Boolite is a small wheat farming locality near Warracknabeal in Victoria, Australia.
| Boolite Victoria | |||||||||
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  Boolite | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 36.3393012°S 142.6563446°E | ||||||||
| Population | 38 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3480 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 114[2] m (374 ft) | ||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Yarriambiack | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lowan | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Mallee | ||||||||
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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
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Boolite (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "Boolite climate, averages and extreme weather record - Meat & Livestock Australia".
- "07 May 1918 - BOOLITE. - Trove". Trove.
- "14 Nov 1916 - Boolite School Picnic. - Trove". Trove.
- "01 Sep 1914 - BANGERANG v. BOOLITE. - Trove". Trove.
- "12 Nov 1918 - Boolite. - Trove". Trove.
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