Koorlong, Victoria

Koorlong is a locality in Victoria, Australia located approximately 15 km south west of Mildura.

Koorlong
Victoria
Store at Koorlong
Koorlong
Coordinates34°17′S 142°05′E
Population366 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3501
Location
LGA(s)Rural City of Mildura
RegionSunraysia
State electorate(s)Mildura
Federal Division(s)Mallee
Localities around Koorlong:
Merbein South Birdwoodton Mildura
Merrinee Koorlong Irymple, Cardross
Merrinee Carwarp Red Cliffs

Located in Koorlong is the 1/8 mile Sunset Strip dragstrip, the Jambaroo Park motorcycle sports complex and the Koorlong Primary School. The Post Office opened on 1 January 1912[3] and continues to operate alongside Koorlong Store, including a bottleshop, general store and takeaway food.

1943 mid-air collision

On 21 January 1943, two RAAF Wirraway trainers collided over the town.[4] 3 crew members were killed, with only the instructor of one aircraft surviving.[4]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Koorlong (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. Travelmate Archived 24 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
  4. Dunn, Peter. "COLLISION OF TWO WIRRAWAYS OVER KOORLONG, VIC ON 21 JANUARY 1943". www.ozatwar.com. Retrieved 30 January 2013.


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