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]Display book containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Nar Nar Goon area.non-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

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