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- Cootamundra was established as a township on August 9th, 1861, and the first settlers purchased their lots in early 1862. While like many other towns in the Riverina, it was initially populated by those drawn to the gold rush of the 1860s, it eventually became a thriving agricultural community after local deposits were exhausted.
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Cootamundra, nicknamed Coota, is a town in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia and within the Riverina. It is within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council . At the 2016 Census, Cootamundra had a population of 6,782.
As one of Australia’s oldest towns, Cootamundra has a rich and proud history, and is bursting with stories to tell. Architecture,rail and agricultural history have long been focal points of the town’s industrial history, celebrated at the Cootamundra heritage Museum and Bradman’s Birthplace Memorabilia Cottage.
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This is primarily a list of towns and cities in Australia by year of settlement. The article also contains information on permanent settlements established in Australia before British settlement commenced in 1788.
Cootamundra, town, south-central New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Western Slopes region of the fertile Riverina. Cootamundra was founded in 1830 as a livestock station. Its name (Cootamundry until 1952) is Aboriginal for “swamp with turtles.”. The town, proclaimed in 1861, was made a.
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Like many towns in the beautiful Riverina region of southern NSW, Cootamundra flourished during the gold rush of the 1860s. Today, it remains an important agricultural hub, with attractions showcasing its history and notable residents – famous cricketer Sir Donald Bradman was born here, and locals won’t let you forget it!
Important railway town and birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman. Cootamundra is a prosperous rural service centre whose fortunes have historically depended on its location at a major junction on the Sydney-Melbourne railway line. It has become an evocative town with Cootamundra Wattle (Acacia baileyana) evoking images of the Australian bush. The ...
Jul 8, 2020 · The Wiradjuri people, the traditional owners of the land where Cootamundra is now situated, called the area "guudhamang," which means "turtle" in their language. Cootamundra was established as a township on August 9th, 1861, and the first settlers purchased their lots in early 1862.
