Burcher, New South Wales
Town in New South Wales, Australia
33°31′S 147°15′E / 33.517°S 147.250°E / -33.517; 147.250- 479 km (298 mi) W of Sydney
- 94 km (58 mi) WSW of Forbes
- 54 km (34 mi) N of West Wyalong
- 65 km (40 mi) S of Condobolin
Burcher is a small rural village situated in central New South Wales, Australia, in Lachlan Shire. As of 2006, Burcher had a population of 185.[1] Its main attractions include Lake Cowal, known for its diverse birdlife; and the Lake Cowal Gold Mine, an open cut mine situated south-east of Burcher.
The community of Burcher has two churches, a public school, a local hotel, and a corner store. Sporting facilities include a nine-hole golf course, a cricket field, and tennis courts. The school has closed and the school property is now in private ownership .
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Burcher (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
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