COOLAMON Coolamon is another diversion town that is in Riverina. Out on its own, but again a prosperous centre with a commendable heritage culture. A property "Coleman" was first settled there by a Mr J. Atkinson in 1848. The town was surveyed prior to the coming of the railway and the railway station opened in 1881. Cowabbie Post Office opened on 1 May 1881 and was renamed Ganmain on 1 July and Coolamon on 1 November of that year. Firstly called Cowabbie Road, the station name was very shortly after changed to Coleman and finally the name Coolamon was settled on in 1895. The coming of the railway allowed greater ease in transporting the area's products to distant markets. The town's broad main street, which has been restored, retains much of its old world charm with its wrought-iron verandahs and awnings. Various bric-a-brac and antique shops and a modern bakery decorated in a country style invite passing tourists to explore the town. The Coolamon Hotel is a must visit. A pub at heritage best. The hotel in itself determines a visit. The Royal Tavern is over the tracks and ‘in town’. The Churches are all historic. The Catholic and the Anglican are 100 plus buildings. The Coolamon War Memorial is at the western end of the main street. There is a lot to like about Coolamon and an overnight stay would not disappoint. Refreshment at the Coolamon Hotel would see to that. Heritage diary