Wallendbeen Explained

Type:town
Wallendbeen
State:nsw
Lga:Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Postcode:2588
Pop:260
Coordinates:-34.5333°N 148.15°W
Stategov:Cootamundra
Fedgov:Hume
Dist1:362
Dir1:SW
Location1:Sydney
Dist2:147
Dir2:NW
Location2:Canberra
Dist3:113
Dir3:NE
Location3:Wagga Wagga
Dist4:20
Dir4:NE
Location4:Cootamundra

Wallendbeen is a small town in southern New South Wales, Australia, administered by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. At the, Wallendbeen and the surrounding area had a population of 305. The town's name is derived from an aboriginal word for "stony hill".

The town is located on the intersection of the Olympic Highway and the Burley Griffin Way and on the Sydney–Melbourne railway, opened to Wallendbeen in 1877. Wheat is an important industry for the area. It has a fine oval, which has supported a cricket club since 1887.[1] The Wallendbeen Cricket Club was last captained by Tom Grace, the third generation of his family to hold the title.[2] Wallendbeen Post Office opened on 1 July 1885.[3] The Baldry Shield, a sports carnival for small primary schools in the area, is held in Wallendbeen annually.[4]

From 1895 to 1935 the town had its own local government, the Municipality of Wallendbeen, with its own municipal council and mayor. It was eventually absorbed into Jindalee Shire and Demondrille Shire.[5]

It is now becoming a dormitory suburb of Cootamundra.

Notable residents

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australian Explorer. Wallendbeen. 2007-02-09.
  2. https://www.youngwitness.com.au/story/3680912/grace-brothers-follow-family-tradition/ Grace brothers follow family tradition
  3. Web site: Phoenix Auctions History . Post Office List. 24 January 2021.
  4. https://www.cootamundraherald.com.au/story/2632136/having-a-blast-for-the-baldry-shield/ Having a blast for the Baldry Shield
  5. News: Wallendbeen. Gold Trails. 9 February 2019.