Tallimba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TallimbaNew South Wales |
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Main street approaching from West Wyalong
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 Tallimba
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2669 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Bland Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Cootamundra |
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina |
Tallimba is a small town in the Central West area of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Bland Shire. The town is about 34 kilometers (21 miles) from West Wyalong. It is also about 1.5 hours' drive from Wagga Wagga. In 2021, about 185 people lived in Tallimba. A small number of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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What's in Tallimba?
Tallimba has several important places for its community. These include:
- St Bernadette's Catholic Church, built in 1953. Services are held there on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
- Tallimba Hall, a community building.
- Tallimba Public School, where local children learn.
- Government Dam, which helps with water supply.
- Tallimba War Memorial Park, a place to remember soldiers.
- A Cricket Oval for sports.
- Tallimba Police Station, which helps keep the town safe.
Sports and Fun
Tallimba has had a history of local sports teams.
- The Tallimba Hawks were an Australian rules football team, but they are no longer active.
- There was also a Tallimba rugby league team, which has also disbanded.
- The town still has a Tallimba Cricket Club.
- There is also a Tallimba Tennis Club.
Tallimba Public School: A Look Back
The Tallimba School was started to educate children in the Tallimba area. This area was once part of a large farm called Willandry Station. When a railway line from Barmedman arrived, farmers could easily send their wheat to ports and mills.
Many new settlers came from Victoria and South Australia. They took up land blocks, which were pieces of land between 640 and 800 acres (about 2.6 to 3.2 square kilometers). Even though it was hard to build a farm and home in the wild bush, people knew how important education was. So, on June 16, 1925, a school opened with 18 students.
More students joined, so a second teacher was hired in 1949. In 1950 and 1951, the school building was moved across the road. This new spot was safer from floods. The school had the most students in 1968, enough for three teachers. The Parents and Citizens (P&C) group has always helped the school. They often provided new facilities before they became standard equipment.
People from Tallimba
Several notable people have connections to Tallimba:
- Terry Gathercole was born in Tallimba. He was an Olympic medallist in swimming. He also coached Australia's national swimming team.
- Fanny Lumsden is a country music singer.
- Jimmy was a well-known dog in Tallimba. He was famous for barking at cars as they drove by.
- Geoff Mackenzie was a strong supporter of women's rights and protecting the environment. He also held a protest in the park to support green energy.
Images for kids
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Anglican Church
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Former Bank
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Former Bank
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A church building
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A drinking fountain
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Tallimba Garage
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General Store
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Main Street
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War memorial
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Police Station
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Post Office
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Presbyterian Church
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Public Hall
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Silos for grain
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Memorial for Terry Gathercole
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Sign at the town entrance
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War Memorial
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The local hotel
