Location
Wombat is a town in South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on the Olympic Highway, 15 kilometres south-west of the regional centre of Young. It is in the local government area of Hilltops Council. (wikipedia)
History
The area was occupied by the indigenous Wiradjuri people for thousands of years.
1860 – Gold discovered at nearby Young. 20,000 miners converge on surrounding areas. Wombat Post Office opened on 16 July 1862.
1865 – The village of Wombat was established. Many Chinese miners moved to the area taking plots of land.
1867 – Wombat Public School was founded in a bark hut
1873 – foundation stone of St Matthews Church of England laid
1875 – Roman Catholic Church built
1877 – Wombat Hotel began trading
1880 – Carlo Lazzarini, (1880-1952), NSW politician and trade unionist was born in Wombat.
1895 – Mechanics Institute opened
1903 – Wombat Hotel’s current building constructed
1909 – Roman Catholic convent opened
1923 – Wombat Soldiers’ Memorial hall officially opened
1924 – the old hall was destroyed by fire
1950s & 1960s – The Olympic Way highway was built through
(wikipedia)
Places of Interest
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