Nar Nar Goon, a town in Gippsland, Victoria, has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. Originally part of the Kulin nation, the area was home to the Boon Wurrung people. The name "Nar Nar Goon" is believed to come from a Boonwurrung word referring to either the koala or the rakali. European settlement began with the establishment of the Mount Ararat pastoral run in 1844, followed by land sales in the 1850s and 1860s. Many settlers came from Ireland, particularly from the Monteagle estate in Limerick. The arrival of the railway in 1881 was a turning point, facilitating timber and agricultural industries. Several sawmills operated in the area, transporting timber via wooden tramways to the railway station. By the early 20th century, Nar Nar Goon had developed into a thriving township with a general store, hotel, butcher, baker, and garage. The town had strong Catholic roots, with a church opening in 1905. Over time, timber milling declined, and dairy farming became the dominant industry. In 2021, part of Nar Nar Goon was annexed to form the new suburb of Pakenham East. Today, Nar Nar Goon is known for its murals, historical buildings, and community spirit. It remains a small but significant town in Victoria’s history. [AI generated text]Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Nar Nar Goon area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 28 Sep 2005 War memorial face – lift shortfall 02 May 2007 Anzac Day 2007 13 Jun 2007 The way it used to be – Bernie Byrne reminisces 08 Jun 2005 Jack Egan 26 Sep 2007 Mark & Sylvia Jones – Nar Nar Goon Hotel Unknown Nell Van Den Berghe – obituary 14 Jun 2006 Dore’s Cottage 29 Nov 2006 Daisy Lia’s 80th birthday 2007 Bill Doherty 06 Feb 2008 Novelty milking comes around again 11 Jul 2007 Seven seas to home 08 Sep 2004 Bernie Byrne – memories are not a thing of the past 08 Sep 2004 Participation is the key for Jack (Payroli) 22 Oct 2008 Luck of the Irish – Michael O’Brien 03 Mar 2004 History found off the beaten track 04 May 2011 Racing to better health 16 Dec 2015 The Last Post - Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum 16 Jun 2021 Queen’s Salute for “Doc” - Bill Doherty 8 Apr 2015 Lindsays Have the Way to Stay United - Joan & Frank Lindsay 18 Feb 2015 Paddy at the Goon Pub - Paddy Henwood 8 Jun 2016 Bob the Inventor Missed - Bob Rose 26 May 2010 Jeff Talks Hawks and Parenting - Jeff Kennett 26 May 2010 Harry’s 90 Reasons to Party - Harry James 22 Jul 2015 The Goon’s Golden Reunion 17 May 2017 Ray Gets the Stan - Ray Coombs 14 Aug 2013 Jack of all Trades and Many Names - Jack Payroli 28 Sep 2016 Deb’s Strength Shone Through - Deb Bramley 12 Mar 2008 Marygoons Show Class - Nar Nar Goon- Maryknoll Cricket Club 12 Mar 2021 Club Mourns One of its Finest - John Byrne 17 Feb 2016 New Hope for Diggers - Military Museum 4 May 2016 Feed for Warhorses - Bernie Dingle 1 Feb 2017 Australia Day Award - Bernie Dingle 7 Nov 2007 Historian Revives Legendary Charge - Bernie Dingle 1 Feb 2017 Royal Stamp for a Museum of Service - Bernie Dingle 27 Apr 2016 First Anzac is Missed - Bernie Dingle 29 JUn 2016 Post Office for Sale 5 Jul 2017 Well Known and Loved - Jan Van Steensel 27 Apr 2016 Doc Remembers War 16 Feb 2011 Cream Couple Rise to the Top - Len & Mary Bramley 20 Jul 2022 William Joseph Doherty - Death & Funeral info 20 Jul 2022 Doc’s Led a Fortunate Life - Bill Doherty 20 Jul 2022 The King of Nar Nar Goon - Bill Doherty 20 July 2022 There was Only One Choice as the Goon’s First Legend 23 Aug 2023 A Firefighter’s Instinct - Kylie Shanks 28 Nov 2018 Ray did it His Way - Ray Coombs 15 Mar 2023 On the Right Side of History - Bernie Dingle 10 Apr 2024 A Pillar of the Community - Bill Bickerton 30 Oct 2024 Home to Racing Royalty 31 Oct 2024 Hyland Farm - for sale 24 July 2024 Dore a Much Loved Coach - James Dore 18 Sep 2024 A Celebrated Flag 14 Aug 2024 Family Roots Run Deep - Red Gem Potatoes 23 Sep 1987 Brydie a Sharer, a Carer and Loved by all - Brydie Cunningham 13 Mar 2024 Working ‘Til the Cows Come Home - Avonlea Holsteins 29 Oct 2025 Locals Tour Swamp’s Fascinating History 28 May 2025 Goon Find Mystery Man 11 Mar 2026 More Than a Century of Jersey Tradition 22 Oct 2025 Taking a Dive Into the Past at Heritage Event 29 Oct 2025 Revisiting Memories of the Swampnon-fictionnar nar goon (vic.), nar nar goon (vic.) -- history, bernie byrne, jack egan, mark & sylvia jones, daisy lia, bill doherty, michael o'brien, joan & frank lindsay, paddy henwood, bob rose, harry james, ray coombs, jack payroll, deb bramley, nar nar goon-maryknoll cricket club, john byrne, bernie dingle, jan van steensel, len & mary bramley, kylie shanks, bill bickerton, james dore, red gem potatoes, brydie cunningham

Donald Henry Harris No 141844 (born Nar Nar Goon Vic, enlisted Adelaide) in the RAAF on 15.12.43 age 34 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 29.1.46 he was an LAC in 14 Mobile Works Sqd. Refer Cat No 2126.2.Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC". "141844 D.H.Harris"medals, military, history

66 p.; 27 cmnon-fictionA pictorial history of Beaconsfield, Guys Hill, Upper Beaconsfield, Officer, Toomuc Valley, Pakenham, Pakenham Upper, Cockatoo, Gembrook, Nar Nar Goon North, Tynong, Tynong North, Garfield and Bunyippictorial history, beaconsfield (vic.), upper beaconsfield (vic.), guys hill (vic.), officer (vic.), toomuc valley (vic.), pakenham (vic.), pakenham upper (vic.), cockatoo (vic.), gembrook (vic.), nar nar goon north, tynong (vic.), tynong north (vic.), garfield (vic.), bunyip (vic.)

non-fictionSnow View : A compilation of documents relating to the history of the Bourke and Smith families of Pakenham and Nar Nar Goonpakenham (vic.), nar nar goon (vic.), bourke family