Caroona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CaroonaNew South Wales |
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The Caroona Store
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 Caroona
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Caroona is a small village located in the Liverpool Plains Shire in New South Wales, Australia. It's a quiet place known for its connection to the rich farming lands of the Liverpool Plains.
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Discover Caroona: Where Is It?
Caroona is found on the road that connects Quirindi and Coonabarabran. It's about 20 kilometres (12 miles) northwest of Quirindi. You can also reach Caroona from nearby towns like Werris Creek and Pine Ridge. The village sits in a very important farming area called the Liverpool Plains. This region is famous for growing many crops.
Caroona's Landscape and Surroundings
The village is close to the Mooki River. Rivers are often important for farming and local wildlife. The land around Caroona is mostly flat and fertile, perfect for agriculture.
Caroona's Past and Present
Long ago, Caroona had a train station on the Binnaway – Werris Creek railway line. This railway helped people and goods travel. Today, Caroona still has a special place for storing and loading grain. This shows how important farming is to the area.
The Caroona Store
The Caroona Store is a well-known building in the village. It serves as a local landmark and a reminder of the community's history. Stores like this are often central to small villages.
Walhallow and Aboriginal Heritage
Just about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) north of Caroona is the village of Walhallow. Even though it's in a different local government area (Gunnedah Shire), it's closely linked to Caroona.
The Caroona Mission
Walhallow was once the site of an Aboriginal reserve and mission, which was known as Caroona Mission. This place was important for many Aboriginal people. It holds many sacred sites, which are special places with deep cultural and spiritual meaning for the local Aboriginal community. These sites are very important for understanding the history and traditions of the area's First Peoples.
