Joel Joel, Victoria Explained

Type:town
Joel Joel
State:vic
Use Lga Map:yes
Coordinates:-37°N 143°W
Pushpin Label Position:right
Lga:Shire of Northern Grampians
Postcode:3381
Stategov:Ripon
Fedgov:Wannon
Dist1:229
Dir1:WNW
Location1:Melbourne
Dist2:116
Dir2:NW
Location2:Ballarat
Dist3:42
Dir3:N
Location3:Ararat
Dist4:23
Dir4:E
Location4:Stawell

Joel Joel is a locality in the Shire of Northern Grampians, 23 km east of Stawell in the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia.

History

Before European settlement

The traditional owners of the area are the Dja Dja Wurrung or Jaara people who are part of the larger Kulin nation.

Early years

Joel Joel Post Office opened on 19 August 1892, closed in 1895, reopened in 1902 and closed again in 1965.

Modern period

In 1914 a railway line was established to connect Joel Joel and other nearby towns to the main line to the south which ran between Ararat and Avoca.

Facilities and Attractions

A new CFA Fire Station was opened on 18 March 2011 by Parliamentary Secretary Bill Tilley MP.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/news/opening-of-joel-joel-fire-station.html CFA Connect News article