Barmedman is a rural village in the Bland Shire in the New South Wales state of Australia, located approximately half-way between West Wyalong and Temora.

[5] In 1874 newspaper reports began to appear of gold-mining operations at a location called Barmedman Reefs, on the 'Barmedman' pastoral run 70 miles north-west of Young.

Miners operating at the Barmedman Reefs in early 1874 were the partnership of Mayne, Marr, and the Quail brothers and also M’Garr “and party”.

[15] In April 1894 it was reported that Barmedman had a population of 400 residents, with a public school "under the supervision of Mr. Walsh" with "an attendance roll of 100 children".

[19] The opening of the branch line to Rankins Springs proved to be a boon for Barmedman, stimulating increased commercial activity in the township.

In early 1924 the St. John’s Parish Soldiers’ Memorial Hall was completed and construction began on the two-storey Commercial Bank opposite the Queensland and Barmedman hotels.

[21] In July 1945 the residents of Barmedman assembled to welcome Sergeant Reg Rattey who had been awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry on Bougainville.

A brass band from West Wyalong led a procession from Barmedman station to the centre of town "where three lorries were parked close together" to form a platform which was draped with flags.

He "appeared lost for words" when asked to respond; after a long pause he said "Thanks for booming me up", before adding "the boys still up on Bougainville are doing just as good a job as I did, and getting no recognition".

[22][23] In August 1945, after a representation on behalf of Barmedman residents from the local member of parliament, the NSW Government "granted a farm" to Reg Rattey of 2432 acres near Lake Cowell.

[29] After a game in July 1913 when Barmedman was defeated 24 to nil the local Wyalong newspaper published this helpful advice: "[The] Barmedman team should study up the Rules, especially on off-side play, which will prevent them from being penalised so often, and another point, when the scrum-half puts the ball in the scrum he should retire behind his pack, and not rush around to collar the opposing scrum-half before the ball is out of the pack".

On statistical evidence alone the sporting record of the Barmedman Maroons is not particularly impressive, having won just 34 of their 106 games in the Maher Cup competition.

The Barmedman Maroons were notable for the fanaticism of their supporters and attracted renowned players to captain-coach, including George Mason, Tom Kirk, Keith Gittoes and Ron ('Dookie') Crowe.

The large pool originated as a flooded gold-mine and contains water with a high mineral content, fed by groundwater from an aquifer and is reputed to have therapeutic effects.

The event began in September 1907 with the inaugural Ploughing Carnival and Horse Parade "held on Mr Doel’s farm, 2½ miles from Barmedman", attended by 700 people.

In more recent times the Show features carnival rides, equestrian events, the 'Beaut Ute' competition, and includes a luncheon pavilion and numerous arts, crafts, cookery, agricultural and school exhibitions.