| Obley is situated in the Central Western region of New South Wales, 12 km north-west from Yeoval on the Little River.
The Aboriginal meaning for Obley : - Where the reeds bend over the water.
Obley was a great camping ground for the teamsters who used to cart produce and wool from the west. The population numbered about 30 people and about seven dwellings were in the village. It was declared a village on the 28th April 1863.
When Obley was a thriving village, there were two baker shops, two hotels (other information states three) Catholic and Presbyterian churches, a school, public hall police station, blacksmith shop, general store, post and telegraph office. Butcher shops were cut and carry carts, calling on all households. The Police Station that was built in 1891 is still standing today, occupied as a private residence and the public hall that was opened in 1914 is also a private residence.
The Obley War Memorial, built in the early 1920’s still stands today in the open filed beside the road. In the early morning of every ANZAC Day, many people gather at the Memorial to pay their respect to the men who went to war for their country.
Washpen Creek was formerly called the Wandoo Wandong in the upper reaches and Derowie Creek from the Washpen crossing to the Little River. The Washpen crossing was given this name as the Wandoo Wandong sheep were washed in a waterhole above the crossing.
Over the last few years two new homes, Kerin Engineering and the historical information building have been built in Obley. Also one new home has been built not far from the village.
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