The Settlement of Mimosa

The Proposed “Mimosa Village”

 In May 1917 Council approval was given for the proposed Village of Mimosa. The chosen site was in the middle of farmland and was well away from major transport. The plan made provision for thirty-eight housing allotments.

 Despite efforts of the syndicate (applicants) no house was ever erected on the building allotments. Questions have been raised as to why the syndicate would invest in the proposed village, further research has identified that the decision would have been influenced by the idea and promotion of a proposed railway line through the district. The proposed railway line would start in the Combaning district and proceed through Mimosa, then through Methul and then concluding at Grong Grong (see below map).

 “They came to Mimosa 1857 – 2009” a book compiled by Les Bagust and Laurie Wells outlining the history of the Mimosa district. You can obtain a copy of this exceptionally well researched book from at the Visitor Information Centre, Miller & James, The Temora Independent and the Temora Rural Museum at $35.