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About the shire
Our History
Although already supporting a flourishing pastoral community by the 1860's, the township of Temora was not "established" until the gold rush of 1879, a decade after gold was first discovered. In the 1880's at the peak of the rush, Temora had a population of 20.000. In 1881 the highest yield from the Temora field was attained; an Impressive 35,228oz. more .. First Bulk Wheat Haulage - Published: 15 Sep 2004 Ariah Park a village 32 kilometres west of Temora claimed its name to fame on the 27th September 1916 when bulk wheat was loaded at its Railway siding for the first time in rural Australia. more .. Our German Pioneers - Published: 15 Sep 2004 German settlers played a part in the foundational pastoral days of the Temora district since as early as the 1850's. It was during the gold rush that German prominence rose, at the time that the township began. more .. Where have all the Old Pubs Gone? - Published: 15 Sep 2004 Very few of the gold rush hotels in Temora survived beyond the 1930's and 1940's. more .. The Temora Line - Published: 15 Sep 2004 The construction of the railway line to Temora in 1893 heralded a new era for the advancement of the town and district and assured its development as wheat and wool growing centre. more .. The Sharman Boxing Troupe - Published: 15 Sep 2004 Because of extortionate insurance premiums and restrictive regulations the popular boxing tents which featured in country shows are now a thing of the past. more .. History of Temora - Published: 15 Sep 2004 One hundred and twenty three years ago more than 20,000 people had thronged to the gold diggings at Temora with the district being proclaimed a goldfield on June 4, 1880. more .. What you'll find - Published: 15 Sep 2004 Anyone interested in local history will find much to enjoy in Temora. more .. Railway Hotel - Published: 15 Sep 2004 Built about the time of the rail link to Temora. This old Edwardian Hotel, with corrugated iron roof and cast iron balcony balustrades was built to accommodate rail travelers after the opening of the line in 1883. more .. |
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