West Wyalong


For the painting, see West Wyalong (Drysdale).


Town in New South Wales, Australia




















West Wyalong
New South Wales

West Wyalong Main Street 001.JPG
Main Street (Newell Highway) in West Wyalong




West Wyalong is located in New South Wales

West Wyalong

West Wyalong





Coordinates
33°55′0″S 147°13′0″E / 33.91667°S 147.21667°E / -33.91667; 147.21667Coordinates: 33°55′0″S 147°13′0″E / 33.91667°S 147.21667°E / -33.91667; 147.21667
Population
2,643 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)
2671
Elevation
262 m (860 ft)
Location
  • 93 km (58 mi) from Rankins Springs

  • 104 km (65 mi) from Forbes

LGA(s)
Bland Shire
Region
Central West (New South Wales)
State electorate(s)
Cootamundra
Federal Division(s)
Riverina

West Wyalong is main town of the Bland Shire in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia.[2] Located 467 kilometres (290 mi) west of Sydney and 262 m (860 ft) above sea level, it is situated on the crossroads of the Newell Highway between Melbourne and Brisbane, and the Mid-Western Highway between Sydney and Adelaide.[3]


The West Wyalong district is the largest cereal-growing centre in NSW. Eucalyptus oil production started in 1907 and the West Wyalong area became one of the major world exporters of the product.




West Wyalong Anglican Church




Contents





  • 1 History


  • 2 Places of interest

    • 2.1 Schools


    • 2.2 Pubs and clubs in West Wyalong



  • 3 Sport


  • 4 Annual Shows and Events

    • 4.1 January


    • 4.2 February


    • 4.3 March


    • 4.4 April


    • 4.5 May


    • 4.6 July


    • 4.7 August


    • 4.8 September


    • 4.9 October


    • 4.10 November


    • 4.11 December



  • 5 Notable people from the area


  • 6 Gallery


  • 7 Surrounding towns


  • 8 References


  • 9 External links




History


The Wiradjuri people were the first to inhabitant this region. (Wiradjuri northern dialect pronunciation [wiraːjd̪uːraj]) or Wirraayjuurray people (Wiradjuri southern dialect pronunciation [wiraːjɟuːraj]) are a group of indigenous Australian Aboriginal people that were united by a common language, strong ties of kinship and survived as skilled hunter–fisher–gatherers in family groups or clans scattered throughout central New South Wales.


In the 21st century, major Wiradjuri groups live in Condobolin, Peak Hill, Narrandera and Griffith. There are significant populations at Wagga Wagga and Leeton and smaller groups at West Wyalong, Parkes, Dubbo, Forbes, Cootamundra, Cowra and Young.


Gold was discovered at Wyalong in September 1893 by Joseph Neeld. In 1895 West Wyalong was developed 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Wyalong around the bullock track, without the benefit of town planning, resulting in curious kinks in the road where it avoided trees. As well as the mines, the White Tank water supply was located here. This is now the location of McCann Park.[3] The goldfield was declared the most productive in the colony in 1899.[3]


As mining declined West Wyalong became the main service centre for agriculture in the surrounding district, although for many years there was rivalry between the towns. Both towns wanted the Temora railway line, but settled on a compromise of a station midway between the two towns, called Wyalong Central.


Development since the 1970s has expanded Wyalong in the direction of West Wyalong with several motels built at Central Wyalong. A shared bicycle and pedestrian track was constructed in 1994 to link Wyalong with West Wyalong.


The population has stabilised recently. This is due, in part, to the Cowal Gold Mine adjacent to Lake Cowal, 45 km northeast and Pace Farm's egg production facility.


West Wyalong Movies is a project by Ross Harmer aimed at documenting the history of West Wyalong and The Bland Shire.[4]



Places of interest


  • The Poppet Head

  • Lions Park Dakota DC3

  • West Wyalong Museum

  • West Wyalong Airport


Schools


  • St Mary's War Memorial Catholic School (K-6) - The original St. Mary's Church School was built in 1901 of corrugated iron and staffed by the Sisters of Mercy. By 1903 there were 167 students. The present St. Mary's School was built in 1961.

  • West Wyalong Primary School (K-6)

  • West Wyalong High School (7-12)

  • Wyalong Public School (K-6)


Pubs and clubs in West Wyalong




Globe Hotel


  • The Tattersalls Hotel

  • The Metropolitan Hotel

  • Royal Hotel

  • The White Tank Hotel

  • West Wyalong Services & Citizens Club

  • West Wyalong Lawn Bowling Club

  • West Wyalong Golf Club

  • Toppy Pub (Wyalong)


Sport


The town's rugby league team competed in the Maher Cup.


  • West Wyalong Mallee Men - rugby league

  • West Wyalong-Girral Bulldogs - Australian rules football & netball

  • West Wyalong Weevils - senior rugby union

  • West Wyalong Pirates - junior rugby union

  • Alleena Cricket Club - cricket


  • Tallimba Cricket Club - cricket

  • White Tank Cricket Club - cricket


Annual Shows and Events



January



  • Australia Day Breakfast and Awards (26th), West Wyalong[5]

  • David Earl Memorial Cricket Match, West Wyalong[5]


February


  • Pancake Breakfast, West Wyalong[5]

  • West Wyalong Rugby League Knockout (Last Fri./Sat.)[5]


March



  • Barmedman Modified tractor Pull (1st Sat.)[5]

  • Candy Stripe Fair, West Wyalong[5]


April



  • ANZAC Day Celebrations (25th)[5]

  • Wellness West Wyalong Festival[5]

  • Ladies Day Out in West Wyalong[5]


May


  • Mother's Day Luncheon (2nd Sun.), West Wyalong[5]

  • Masonic Debutante Ball (2nd Sat.), West Wyalong[5]


July


  • Catholic Debutante Ball, West Wyalong[5]


August



  • Weethalle Show (3rd Sat.)[5]

  • West Wyalong Show Ball[5]


September


  • Barmedman Show & Beaut-Ute Comp. (1st Sat./Sun.)[5]

  • West Wyalong Show (1st Wed.)[5]


  • Ungarie Show (2nd Fri.)[5]

  • West Wyalong Charity Campdraft[5]


October


  • Mirrool Silo Kick Challenge (2nd Sat.)[5]

  • 'in the West' Festival www.inthewest.com.au[5]


November


  • Early Markets (1st Sat.), Wyalong[5]


December


  • Christmas Market/Carols by Candlelight, West Wyalong[5]

  • New year Celebrations & Bi-annual Fireworks, West Wyalong[5]


Notable people from the area



  • Dymphna Cusack, author[3]


  • Reginald Roy Rattey, Victoria Cross recipient


  • Terry Gathercole, champion swimmer

  • Ron Crowe, champion rugby league footballer


  • Mark O'Meley, rugby league footballer


  • Scott Staniforth, rugby union footballer


  • Mat McLachlan, author and historian


  • Anthony Gelling, rugby union representatives


  • Neale Daniher AM, former AFL footballer, former AFL coach and motor neurone disease campaigner


  • Terry Daniher, former AFL footballer


  • Anthony Daniher, former AFL footballer


  • Chris Daniher, former AFL footballer


  • Dal Stivens, author - grew up in the town


Gallery





  • Aboriginal Artifacts Store







  • Ambulance Station







  • West Wyalong Anglican Church







  • Bank of New South Wales







  • Bland Shire Council Offices







  • Colonial Mutual







  • Commercial Bank of Australia







  • Commercial Bank of Australia







  • Commonwealth Bank







  • Court House







  • CWA Hall







  • Elders Office







  • West Wyalong Federation House







  • Houses & Church







  • Leadbetter Motor Garage







  • Main Street







  • Medical Hall







  • Mentor Chambers







  • West Wyalong Police Station







  • West Wyalong Presbyterian Church







  • West Wyalong Presbyterian Manse







  • RAAF Plane







  • West Wyalong Roman Catholic Church







  • West Wyalong Post Office







  • West Wyalong Rural Bank







  • West Wyalong Rural Bank







  • Main Street







  • Thom's Corner







  • Memorial Literary Institute







  • Tattersalls Hotel







  • White Tank Hotel







  • Royal Hotel







  • Post Office Hotel







  • Metropolitan Hotel







  • Globe Hotel







  • Empire Hotel





Surrounding towns














• Barmedman
(32 km or 20 mi)
• Burcher
(52 km or 32 mi)
• Tallimba
(34 km or 21 mi)
• Ungarie
(42 km or 26 mi)
• Weethalle
(57 km or 35 mi)
• Wyalong
(3.5 km or 2.2 mi)


References




  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "West Wyalong (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2014-04-10.  Edit this at Wikidata


  2. ^ [1]


  3. ^ abcd Dow L, Guyon D, Irving R, McPhee M, Matthews A, Prineas P, Rubinich T, Simpson J (1995). Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Australian Places. Surry Hills, NSW: Reader's Digest. p. 227. ISBN 0-86438-399-1. 


  4. ^ "West Wyalong Movies bringing local history to life". Retrieved 28 December 2016. 


  5. ^ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw West Wyalong NSW find hearts of gold. West Wyalong: Bland Shire Council. 2012. p. 11. 




External links


Media related to West Wyalong, New South Wales at Wikimedia Commons


  • Bland Shire Council





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