| Joel Joel Victoria | |
|---|---|
)  Joel Joel | |
| Coordinates | 37°00′S 143°00′E / 37.000°S 143.000°E |
| Postcode(s) | 3381 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Northern Grampians |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
| Federal Division(s) | Wannon |
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.
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.[1]
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.[2]
References
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
- ^ CFA Connect News article Archived 15 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine Opening of Joel Joel Fire Station, posted 5 April 2011