Mologa, Victoria
Mologa | |
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  Mologa | |
| Coordinates: 36°09′09″S 144°07′53″E / 36.15250°S 144.13139°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| LGA | |
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| • State electorate | |
| • Federal division | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20 (2021 census)[2] |
| Postcode | 3575[3] |
Mologa is a locality in the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Mologa had a population of 20.[2]
History
The name is believed to be derived from a Barababaraba word meaning "sand hill".[4] Multiple schools were opened in the locality between 1876 and 1880 after farming began in the area.[4] Mologa Railway Station opened in 1884 and closed in 1972.[5]
In September 1886, a public meeting at Mologa protested an attempt by some selectors to lease parts of the Terrick State Forest in 1,000‑acre blocks.[6] Residents of the plains relied on the forest for firewood, fencing timber, and other supplies.[6] The meeting resolved to request the Shire of Gordon Council to have the forest and unalienated land along Bullock and Piccaninny Creeks proclaimed a farmers' common.[6]
Following World War I, residents of Mologa organised public meetings in 1919 to establish a local war memorial, deciding to erect a stone column honouring all who served and commemorating those from the district who were killed.[7] The memorial was completed and unveiled on 24 March 1920 by C. Marlow, whose five sons enlisted in the war, three of whom died.[7]
References
- ↑ "Interactive Map". maps.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mologa". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ "3575 Postcode - Australia Post". Australia Post. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Mologa | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ "Station Details - Trains & Trams". www.trainsandtrams.com. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 "MOLOGA & YARRAWALLA". Kerang Times and Swan Hill Gazette. 1 October 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- 1 2 "History of the Memorial | Places of Pride". placesofpride.awm.gov.au. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2026.