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Grahamstown
New South Wales
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Grahamstown
Grahamstown is located in New South Wales
Grahamstown
Grahamstown
Location in New South Wales
Population 61 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2729
Elevation 309 m (1,014 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Snowy Valleys Council
County Wynyard
State electorate(s) Wagga Wagga
Federal Division(s) Eden-Monaro

Grahamstown is a small village in the central-east part of a region in Australia called the Riverina. It's located in New South Wales, about 12 kilometers north of Adelong and 13 kilometers south of Tumblong. In 2016, only 61 people lived in Grahamstown.

About Grahamstown

Grahamstown is a quiet place with a few private homes. These homes are found along the road that connects Adelong and Tumblong. The village also has an old building known as Billy Goat Hall.

Grahamstown - Billy Goat Hall
Grahamstown - Billy Goat Hall

Traditional Lands

The land where Grahamstown is located today has a long history. It is part of the traditional country of the Wiradjuri people. They are the original owners and caretakers of this land.

Gold Mining History

Gold was an important part of Grahamstown's past. People used to mine for gold at a place called Gibraltar Hill. They also found gold in the riverbeds. Special machines called dredges were used to dig up these gold deposits from the water.

Post Office

Grahamstown had its own Post Office for many years. It first opened on December 16, 1881. The Post Office served the community for a long time before it closed in 1981.

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