Koorlong, Victoria Explained

Type:town
Koorlong
State:vic
Lga:Rural City of Mildura
Postcode:3501
Use Lga Map:yes
Coordinates:-34.2833°N 147°W
Pop:397
Region:Sunraysia
Stategov:Mildura
Fedgov:Mallee
Dist1:15
Dist2:539
Location2:Melbourne
Dist3:53
Location3:Werrimull[1]
Near-Nw:Merbein South
Near-N:Birdwoodton
Near-Ne:Mildura
Near-W:Merrinee
Near-E:Irymple, Cardross
Near-Sw:Merrinee
Near-S:Carwarp
Near-Se:Red Cliffs

Koorlong is a locality in Victoria, Australia located approximately 15 km south west of Mildura.

Located in Koorlong is the 1/8-mile Sunset Strip dragstrip, the Jambaroo Park motorcycle sports complex and the Koorlong Primary School. The Post Office opened on 1 January 1912 and continues to operate alongside Koorlong Store.

1943 mid-air collision

On 21 January 1943, two RAAF Wirraway trainers collided over the town.[2] 3 crew members were killed, with only the instructor of one aircraft surviving.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.travelmate.com.au/MapMaker/MapMaker.asp Travelmate
  2. Web site: Dunn. Peter. COLLISION OF TWO WIRRAWAYS OVER KOORLONG, VIC ON 21 JANUARY 1943. ozatwar.com. 30 January 2013.