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Muttama
New South Wales
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Muttama is located in New South Wales
Muttama
Muttama
Location in New South Wales
Postcode(s) 2722
Elevation 357 m (1,171 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
County Harden
State electorate(s) Cootamundra
Federal Division(s)
Localities around Muttama:
Cootamundra
Bethungra Muttama Jugiong
Burra Creek Coolac

Muttama is a small country town located in the central-east part of a region in Australia called the Riverina. It's about 24 kilometers south of Cootamundra and 17 kilometers north of Coolac by road.

What's in a Name?

The name Muttama comes from an old word used by the local Aboriginal people. It means "like it" or "take it."

A Glimpse into Muttama's Past

Muttama has an interesting history, especially with gold mining and the railway.

Gold Rush Days

Mining started in the Muttama area in the 1860s. The town really grew when gold was found at a place called Muttama Reef in 1882. This discovery brought many people hoping to find their fortune.

Post Office History

To serve the growing community, a Post Office opened at Muttama Reef on February 1, 1876. It was later renamed Muttama in 1889. This Post Office helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years before it closed on October 12, 1979.

The Railway Connection

Muttama also had a railway station that was part of the Tumut branch line. Trains served the village from 1886 until 1975, when passenger services stopped. Unfortunately, all goods trains on the line were suspended after a big flood in 1984.

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