Burcher, New South Wales

Burcher
Town
Bena St, the main street of Burcher
Burcher
Coordinates: 33°31′S 147°15′E / 33.517°S 147.250°E / -33.517; 147.250
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
LGA	Lachlan Shire
Location	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
Government
• State electorate	Barwon
• Federal division	Parkes
Population
• Total	185 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode	2671

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

External links

• Burcher Railway Station

Gallery

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  Burcher Roman Catholic Church
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  Burcher Hotel
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  Burcher Anglican Church
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  Burcher War Memorial
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  Burcher
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  Burcher Hall