GOOLOOGONG
Gooloogong is encounted when traveling
between Canowindra and Grenfell, or Cowra and Parkes. Gooloogong is a
very small cross roads town that serves quite a wide area. From an
industry perspective very little has survived but the main street
(highway) has a very interesting park that determines travellers
should linger awhile.
The village
located in central New South Wales. At the 2006 census, Gooloogong and
the surrounding area had a population of 852.
Dr William
Redfern established a cattle station named Gool-a-gong in the
district in the 1820s. Redfern was the personal physician to Governor
Macquarie. Little is left at that location as the settlement was
relocated to escape flooding. Gooloogong is known for its log cabin
hall.
The original village developed on the banks of the Lachlan. All that
remains of that settlement is a headstone on the site of the original
Anglican Church. The village later moved to higher ground due to
flooding.
The War Memorial
   and
various other memorial statements are on display at the
roadside/corner park.
The park is like a museum and there is quite a bit to look at here.
All the congregational Churches are represented at Gooloogong  .
The Catholic
making
the boldest statement.
The Gooloogong Hotel is a grand and large corner pub and is over 100
years old.
Given the distances are short a short visit and perhaps a refreshment
is warranted.
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