Discover Argoon: Church and Local History

Argoon Church provides a tangible anchor for local history: it is located at the corner of Kulki Lane and Stud Park North Road. The first church in the Argoon district was built in 1883 at the south-western corner of Stud Park North Road and Kulki Lane. This location therefore brings together a precise setting and an early chapter in the area’s church history.

Church history and community

Thomas Hodges Mate, owner of the adjoining Kulki Station, donated the land for Argoon Church. Its construction was also supported through financial and in-kind contributions. Those named as contributors include T Keenan, the Ross Brothers of Coleambally Station, Thomas Beveridge of “Pine Grove”, M Thompson of “Fernbank”, J Graham of “Sunnyside” and James Walker. The church’s origins thus encompass both the land donation and contributions from different people.

As an example of a small wooden church in a remote rural area, Argoon Church can also be understood through its construction and location. Its social significance is connected to its relationship with the Argoon religious community. The Anglican and Uniting churches of Coleambally held services at Argoon Church. If you are planning a visit in connection with a service, please check the current service schedule beforehand.

Culture and activities in the local government area

Other places in the local government area offer a range of themes. In Coleambally, a free outdoor exhibition by the Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative showcases irrigation water. The Kerri Weymouth Art Gallery & Studio also offers changing exhibitions, gifts, workshops and pop-up events. Coleambally therefore brings together two distinct interests: an exhibition about irrigation water and the gallery’s changing program.

In Jerilderie, the Ned Kelly Raid Trail of 1879 is a self-guided tour of 16 places visited by Ned Kelly and his gang in 1879. The connection to 1879 is part of the historical trail; the tour links a fixed number of locations with the story of Ned Kelly and his gang.

Darlington Point adds riverside paths and activities along the Murrumbidgee River to this selection. The Goanna Walking Track starts at Fig Tree Park and runs for 1.8 km along the river through forests of Red River Gums and Black Box Eucalypts. The Murrumbidgee River is accessible both upstream and downstream from Darlington Point. The town beach next to the caravan park offers easy access to boating, canoeing and freshwater fishing.

The water area at Lake Jerilderie offers another distinct focus: it covers 5.3 ha and is used for water sports, including water skiing and kayaking. The options in the local government area therefore differ clearly by theme: a self-guided historical tour, a riverside walk or water sports on the lake. For your planning, you can choose between these places based on the history or activity that interests you most.

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