Burcher is a small rural village situated in central
New South Wales
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Australia, in
Lachlan Shire
Lachlan Shire is a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Lachlan River, the Lachlan Valley Way and the Broken Hill railway line.
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. As of 2006, Burcher had a population of 185.
Its main attractions include
Lake Cowal
Lake Cowal is the largest inland lake in New South Wales, Australia. The lake is ephemeral, being fed by the small Bland Creek and by the occasional flooding of the Lachlan River. Despite this, it retains a considerable amount of water in about ...
, known for its diverse birdlife; and the
Lake Cowal
Lake Cowal is the largest inland lake in New South Wales, Australia. The lake is ephemeral, being fed by the small Bland Creek and by the occasional flooding of the Lachlan River. Despite this, it retains a considerable amount of water in about ...
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
External links
Burcher Railway Station
Gallery
File:Burcher Roman Catholic Church 003.JPG, Burcher Roman Catholic Church
File:Burcher Hotel 001.JPG, Burcher Hotel
File:Burcher Church 001.JPG, Burcher Anglican Church
File:Burcher War Memorial Gates.JPG, Burcher War Memorial
File:Burcher001.jpg, Burcher
File:Burcher Public Hall 001.JPG, Burcher Hall
Towns in New South Wales
Towns in the Central West (New South Wales)
Lachlan Shire
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