The bogans of Bogan Gate
The very small township of Bogan Gate is west of Parkes. The township and local area have an outstanding population of around 300 souls. It is grain country. The town name as it stands is derived from the aboriginal for “the birthplace of a notable headman of the local tribe”.
On the other side of the coin, the word “bogan” has also entered the Aussie vernacular for “ an uncouth or unsophisticated person regarded as being of low social status”. Don’t blame us locals though...the word “bogan” in itself was an occupational name for a maker of bows, derived from the Old English words buga or boga meaning “to bend”.
Now go figure that one out!
This house is just down the road from Bogan Gate and has seen better days!
The bogans of Bogan Gate
The very small township of Bogan Gate is west of Parkes. The township and local area have an outstanding population of around 300 souls. It is grain country. The town name as it stands is derived from the aboriginal for “the birthplace of a notable headman of the local tribe”.
On the other side of the coin, the word “bogan” has also entered the Aussie vernacular for “ an uncouth or unsophisticated person regarded as being of low social status”. Don’t blame us locals though...the word “bogan” in itself was an occupational name for a maker of bows, derived from the Old English words buga or boga meaning “to bend”.
Now go figure that one out!
This house is just down the road from Bogan Gate and has seen better days!