Population 2,643 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Cootamundra Postal code 2671 Number of airports 1 | Postcode(s) 2671 Elevation 262 m Local time Saturday 3:58 PM Federal division Division of Riverina | |
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Location 93 km (58 mi) from Rankins Springs
104 km (65 mi) from Forbes Weather 22°C, Wind S at 23 km/h, 30% Humidity University Riverina Institute, West Wyalong | ||
West wyalong
West Wyalong is a town in New South Wales, Australia, which is the main town of the Bland Shire, located in the Central West region of New South Wales. It is located 467 kilometres (290 mi) west of Sydney. It is located on the crossroads of the Newell Highway between Melbourne and Brisbane, and the Mid-Western Highway between Sydney and Adelaide. It is situated 262 m (860 ft) above sea level.
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- West wyalong
- Map of West Wyalong NSW 2671 Australia
- History
- Places of interest
- Schools
- Pubs and clubs in West Wyalong
- Sport
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- Notable people from the area
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Map of West Wyalong NSW 2671, Australia
The West Wyalong district is the largest cereal-growing centre in NSW. Eucalyptus oil production started in 1907 and the West Wyalong area became one of the major world exporters of the product.
History
Gold was discovered at Wyalong in September 1893 by Joseph Neeld. In 1895 West Wyalong was developed 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Wyalong around the bullock track, without the benefit of town planning, resulting in curious kinks in the road where it avoided trees. As well as the mines, the White Tank water supply was located here. This is now the location of McCann Park The goldfield was declared the most productive in the colony in 1899.
As mining declined West Wyalong became the main service centre for agriculture in the surrounding district, although for many years there was rivalry between the towns. Both towns wanted the Temora railway line, but settled on a compromise of a station midway between the two towns, called Wyalong Central.
Development since the 1970s has expanded Wyalong in the direction of West Wyalong with several motels built at Central Wyalong. A shared bicycle and pedestrian track was constructed in 1994 to link Wyalong with West Wyalong.
The population has stabilised recently. This is due, in part, to the Cowal Gold Mine adjacent to Lake Cowal, 45 km northeast and Pace Farm's egg production facility.
West Wyalong Movies is a project by Ross Harmer aimed at documenting the history of West Wyalong and The Bland Shire.
Places of interest
Schools
Pubs and clubs in West Wyalong
Sport
The town's rugby league team competed in the Maher Cup.