Ganmain
Ganmain is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Ganmain is located around 55 kilometres (34 mi) north west of Wagga Wagga, and 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Narrandera. Ganmain is in the Coolamon Shire local government area and had a population at the 2016 census of 779.[1]
| Ganmain New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 Main Street of Ganmain as it is today - complete with vintage cars | |
  Ganmain | |
| Coordinates | 34°48′0″S 147°02′0″E |
| Population | 779 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2702 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Coolamon Shire Council |
| County | Bourke |
| State electorate(s) | Cootamundra |
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina |
History
The town name is said to be an Aboriginal word meaning "Crown scenes on the Moon for tribal reasons" or "native decorated with scars".[2]
Boggy Creek Post Office opened on 10 December 1888, was renamed Derry in 1894 and Ganmain later the same year.[3]
Today
Ganmain is the self-proclaimed "Sheaf Hay centre of Australia"[4] and has produced chaff for many leading racehorse trainers in Australia. The Big Haystack in Pioneer Park reflects this background.
The town has two primary schools, Ganmain Public School and St. Brendan's Catholic Primary School.
Australian rules football is the most popular sport with the local team, Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong playing in the Riverina Football Netball League.
Notable people from Ganmain
- Former Catholic Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, Francis Carroll.
- Former Sydney Swans Australian rules footballer, Dennis Carroll and North Melbourne's Frank Gumbleton.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ganmain. |
- Travelmate - Ganmain. Tourist information site.
- Coolamon Shire Council - Official website. Ganmain page.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ganmain (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- "Ganmain". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 June 2009.
- http://www.ganmain.net.au/uploads/files/workbooks/Sheaf_Hay_Centre.pdf
| Preceding station | NSW Branch lines | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Matong towards Hay | Hay Line | Coolamon towards Junee |
