Nar Nar Goon, Victoria
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Murals on the intersection of Nar Nar Goon Road and Carney Street
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| Population | 1,013 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3812 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Narracan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | McMillan | ||||||||||||||
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Nar Nar Goon is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 61 km southeast of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2011 Census, Nar Nar Goon had a population of 1,013.[1] It is known as "The Mural Town" due to the numerous murals that have been painted upon a number of its old and historical buildings.
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History
The name is thought to come from an Aboriginal name for the Water Rat.
The Post Office opened on 15 September 1881, some time after the railway line arrived.[2]
Facilities
The town contains a private and public school, each offering primary education, an active progress association, a CFA fire station, scout hall, community centre and hotel.
The town has its own railway station on the Bairnsdale V/Line rail service.
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League.[3]
The cricket club in town is Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll which plays in the West Gippsland Cricket Association. http://www.nngmcc.com/
The town also has a small number of shops and a pub.
Gallery
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NarNarGoon 7.jpg
Mural outside the Nar Nar Goon Post Office
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Nng3.jpg
Mural on Nar Nar Goon Road
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NarNarGoon 4.jpg
Another mural
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