Wolumla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WolumlaNew South Wales |
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Wolumla Railway Junction Hotel, named after the proposed railway that would have passed through the village.
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 Wolumla
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 703 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2550 |
| LGA(s) | Bega Valley Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Bega |
| Federal Division(s) | Eden-Monaro |
Wolumla is a small, historic place in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 234 kilometers south of Canberra. You can find it between the towns of Bega and Merimbula. Wolumla is in a hilly area near the coast. Most of the land here is used for farming animals like cows and sheep.
In 2016, about 703 people lived in Wolumla. Some tourists visit during holidays. The town has mostly houses and a very small shopping area on its main street. Gold was found near Wolumla in 1896, which made the area important back then.
What's in Wolumla?
Wolumla has a few important places for its community. On the main street, you'll find a hotel, a hairdresser, and a general store. This store is also where you can buy newspapers and send mail. The town also has a fire station run by volunteers from the Rural Fire Service. There's also a community hall where events are held.
Wolumla has a public school for kids from kindergarten to year 6. This school first opened in 1882. There is also an Anglican church in the town. Buses connect Wolumla to nearby towns like Eden, Merimbula, and Bega.
Wolumla is also home to a special station for the National Broadband Network (NBN). This station has four large dishes that help provide internet service.
Wolumla's Fight Against the Flu
In 1918, the world faced a big health challenge called the Spanish flu. The people of Wolumla took strong action to protect their town. A group called the Wolumla Vigilance Committee tried to stop people from Bega from entering Wolumla. They wanted to prevent the flu from spreading to their community.
At first, their request to stop travelers was turned down. But they asked the state leader, called the Premier, to step in. The Premier agreed with them. The committee set up a checkpoint on the road leading into Wolumla from Bega. Travelers had to show special papers to get into town.
Wolumla's strict actions were talked about in many other places. People saw Wolumla as one of the toughest towns in the country when it came to keeping the disease out. Because of their efforts, Wolumla was mostly safe from the flu during the pandemic.
Famous People from Wolumla
Some well-known people have lived in or come from Wolumla. These include:
- Matt McCoy: He was an Australian rugby league player who played for his country.
- Jon Stanhope: He is an Australian politician. A politician is someone who works in government and helps make decisions for the community.
