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Bungonia is a small town in the
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, Australia in Goulburn Mulwaree. At the , Bungonia had a population of 367. The name of the town derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'sandy creek'.


History

Bungonia was originally called Inverary until it was renamed in 1836. Inverary was the name of the Post Office which was established as the town was starting to form in 1832. When the Great South Road (now the Hume Highway) bypassed the town, Bungonia ceased to grow beyond a very small village.


Heritage listings

Bungonia has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: * Christ Church Anglican Church * Caarne Historic Site * Inverary Park * Long Gully Mining Area * Lumley Park Homestead * Spring Creek Bungonia Historic Area


Local school

The local area school is the Windellama Public School.


Notable people

* Anne Wiggan - Rewarded with the
Order of Australia The Order of Australia is an honour that recognises Australian citizens and other persons for outstanding achievement and service. It was established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on the advice of the Australian Gov ...
Medal for contribution to Bungonia and
Goulburn Goulburn ( ) is a regional city in the Southern Tablelands of the Australian state of New South Wales, approximately south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Canberra. It was proclaimed as Australia's first inland city through letters pate ...
Communities


See also

*
Bungonia Caves Bungonia Caves are a series of caves near the city of Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. Overview The caves are sited within the Bungonia State Conservation Area adjoining the Morton National Park, about east of Goulburn and about south-w ...
* Bungonia State Recreation Area


References

* ''Exploring the ACT and Southeast New South Wales'', J. Kay McDonald, Kangaroo Press, Sydney, 1985


External links

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Bungonia National Park
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Bungonia Village
Goulburn Mulwaree Council Southern Tablelands {{SouthernTablelands-geo-stub