Early Pioneers of Goonoo GoonooPrint Page

The plaque commemorates the early pioneers of Goonoo Goonoo. 

In 1841, the AACo (Australian Agricultural Company) established a sheep station at Goonoo Goonoo to further its merino business. It was there that a homestead was built, joined in the years to come (after a freehold title) by a school, a church, and an inn to welcome travellers. In 1849 the station became known as South Tamworth, a private company town, with the old highway (which now forms the main track through the village) trailing through it. Ownership over the following years was largely maintained by the AACo until present owners the Haggarty family purchased the then beef property in 2011, adding to a 1619ha subdivision of Goonoo Goonoo purchased in 2009.

Location

Address:	New England Highway, Chapel, Goonoo Goonoo Station, Goonoo Goonoo, 2340
State:	NSW
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -31.304299 Long: 150.905514 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	Landscape
Sub-Theme:	Settlement

Dedication

Source: MA