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Joel Joel is an agricultural community located 23 km east of Stawell in the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia. It comprises a small village centre of scattered houses and larger farms.
| Joel Joel Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Joel Joel | |
| Coordinates | 37°00′S 143°00′E |
| Population | 17 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3381 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Northern Grampians |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
| Federal division(s) | Wannon |
History
Before European settlement
The traditional owners of the area are the Dja Dja Wurrung or Jaara people who are part of the larger Kulin nation.
Early years
Joel Joel Post Office opened on 19 August 1892, closed in 1895, reopened in 1902 and closed again in 1965.[2]
Modern period
In 1914 a railway line was established to connect Joel Joel and other nearby towns to the main line to the south which ran between Ararat and Avoca.
Facilities and Attractions
A new CFA Fire Station was opened on 18 March 2011 by Parliamentary Secretary Bill Tilley MP.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Joel Joel (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 29 March 2021
- CFA Connect News article Archived 15 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine Opening of Joel Joel Fire Station, posted 5 April 2011
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