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Tullamore
Last modified: November 19, 2009 - 1:41 PM
Tullamore is a small town situated near the centre of NSW about 5 hours drive west of Sydney. Link to Tullamore Inc Website
Tullamore
Tullamore is a rural town located in the central west of New South Wales. Tullamore is situated on the Bogan Way, an alternate north south route to the Newell Highway. Tullamore is centrally located to the larger towns of Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin and Narromine.
With a population of approximately 600-700 people, including the township and surrounding farms, there is a strong sense of community and mateship.
Tullamore is the proud home for one of our Parkes Shire Councillors, Mrs. Barbara Newton. Barbara represents the needs of the Tullamore community at local council. If you have any questions about Parkes Shire events, you can contact Barbara on (02) 6892 5302.
Industry
Agriculture, including farming and grazing, is the basis of the Tullamore economy and the resultant interdependence of the community. Cereal grains such as wheat, barley and oats, oilseeds and winter legumes are grown annually, bringing the town alive during November/December for harvest. Many properties also breed sheep, cattle and pigs for local and export meat production. Sheep are also bred for wool production.
Education
Tullamore Central School caters for the educational needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We also offer a variety of adult courses which allows community members to access further educational programs. Senior students are offered a huge range of courses through the extremely successful Western Access Program. Students have consistently performed well with many continuing on successfully to Tertiary education and post school training and employment.
Tullamore Central School has well equipped classrooms with the latest interactive technology. Grounds and sporting facilities are exceptional for a small school. Four buses transport the children from the outlying areas to the school daily. For information relating to the school and enrolments, please contact the school on (02) 6892 5005.
Tullamore Preschool & Child Care Centre Inc. is situated in the Masonic Lodge building in Cunningham Street, Tullamore. This is a fully licensed community based organization providing a twenty place Pre School & Child Care Centre.
Long Day Care for children 0-5 operates from 8.30am – 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. This is a fully accredited service with parental access to CCB programs.
Preschool operates for children 3-5 on Wednesday and Friday from 9.00am – 3.00pm. More information can be accessed by phoning the Centre (02) 6892 5012 between 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Tullamore Playgroup organized by the Parkes Family Support Service operates at the CWA Rooms for children 0-6 and their carers two to three times a school term from 10.00am till 12.00pm. Expectant parents are also welcome. Craft activities and toys are provided for those attending.
Medical
Tullamore Multi Purpose Health Service is a 16 bed facility consisting of a 2 bay emergency area, 4 acute beds, 12 residential care licenses, which consists of both high and low care and one Community Aged Care Package (CACP). Community Health is located within the same building and offers various clinics which incorporate the needs of the community. These include home visiting, health promotion, and liaisons with visiting Allied health. This service includes
- Women’s Health Service – Bi monthly
- Mental Health Nurse – as required
- Speech Pathology – as required
- Dietician – as required
- Alcohol and Other Drug Workers – Bi monthly
- Sexual Assault Worker- fortnightly
- Aged Care Assessment Team - as required
- Department of Community Services Team – as required
- Home Care – as required
- Home Modifications- as required
- Community Transport – as required
- Palliative Care Nurse- as required
Private Visiting Services: Podiatrist – Bi monthly private practice
Optometry – when we have a full list a date is determined.
The Tullamore Multi Purpose Health Service offers the following services:
- General practitioner with visiting rights
- 24 hour Accident and Emergency
- Acute inpatient care
- Residential Aged care
- Referral and retrieval to a larger health service/ base hospital
- Pathology collection – Twice weekly
- Physiotherapist – 1 day per week
- Meals on wheels – 5 days per week
- Community day care – 1 day per week
- X-ray services – 3 remote operators
- Post -operative care
- Pre- operative care
- Respite
- Palliative care
Services
Tullamore is able to cater for the needs of locals and visitors alike. Whether you need bread or car repairs, they are available. Nestled in the streets of Tullamore are the following services:
- Jo’s Hairdressing Salon
- Bella's Beauty Services
- Library
- Medical Centre with resident General Practitioner
- Munro’s Store &Takeaway
- Newsagency & Coffee Shop with DVD hire
- Pharmacy – within the Medical Centre and through Munro’s Store & Takeaway
- Police
- Stanbrook’s General Store with EFPTOS facilities/Post Office/Drycleaning Agency
- Star Door Studio – Dance and Performing Arts
- Trudi Mullavey – Remedial Massage Therapist
- Tullamore Bowling Club
- Tullamore Hotel
- Tullamore Mechanical Repairs
- Tullamore Rural Trading - CRT
- Tullamore Service Centre including N.R.M.A. services
Banking
An online banking service is provided by the ANZ Bank at the Stanbrook’s Store Agency. The Commonwealth Bank has an agency through the Post Office. ATM’s are located in the Tullamore Hotel and Tullamore Bowling Club.
Religious Services
The Anglican, Presbyterian and Catholic churches and their associated groups are present in Tullamore. All hold regular services.
Internet Access
ASDL is available within five kilometres of the town. Satellite Broadband is available under a government funded program to those outside the perimeter of other broadband supplies. Parkes Shire Council has lodged an expression of interest for wireless broadband for Tullamore under the Building the Country Community Broadband Development Program.
Accommodation and Meals
Camping facilities are available at the Tullamore Showground, which is equipped with toilets, showers and laundry facilities.
The Tullamore Hotel is able to cater for all your needs with accommodation and meals available from the central location of the main street.
Kooringle Cottage, situated opposite the Multi Purpose Health Service, primarily provides accommodation for those who are visiting friends and relatives in the Multi Purpose Health Service but is also available when not being used for this purpose. The cottage is fully furnished including linen with three bedrooms, a kitchen and laundry. Enquiries: 6892 5258.
Hearty home cooked meals are available at the Tullamore Bowling Club on Friday nights, and lunchtimes Saturday & Sunday.
Sports
Tullamore sporting facilities include a shire owned swimming pool, tennis courts, bowling green and an oval for Rugby League, Rugby Union and Soccer. While some of these groups may at present be in recess the grounds are maintained. Pony Club is active and meet regularly at the Showground where they have all their facilities. Dance classes operate in the off season to swimming. In the neighbouring districts, approximately a half hour drive, tennis, golf, junior and senior cricket, junior and senior rugby league, and Austag are currently being played. Motocross is also available. Picnic Races are held in the nearby areas of Tottenham in March and Mungery in October. Parks
Memorial Park is situated on the main thoroughfare of Tullamore and boasts public toilets, BBQ, picnic table settings and play equipment for the younger generation situated under shade. Beautiful gum trees provide shade for the park where we hold our Australia Day celebrations and Anzac ceremonies.
Pola Park is situated on the eastern end of town and is the home of the football oval. The swimming pool adjoins Pola Park.
Community Organisations
There is a range of community organisations operating in Tullamore, who will happily welcome new and interested members.
- Blue Light Youth Group
- Country Women’s Association
- Kooringle Fundraisers Committee
- Lodge Far West No 482 - Masonic Lodge
- Tullamore Red Cross
- Tullamore & District Community Consultative Committee
- Tullamore Gun Club
- Tullamore Inc.
- Tullamore Kennel Club
- Tullamore P. & C. Association
- Tullamore P. A. & H. Association Inc.
- Tullamore Pony Club
- Tullamore Swimming Club
- Tullamore Tennis Club
Other Interests
- Adult Education Book Group
- Creative Memories Scrapbooking
- Sewing and Needlework Group
Community Publications
A weekly newsletter in which community notices appear is sent from the school during term times only. A publication of local happenings is presented in the Tullamore Tales Monthly. On a weekly basis Tullamore news is featured in the Parkes Champion Post by a local correspondent. A Tullamore Community & Services Guide incorporating local phone numbers is currently under compilation.
Events
Tullamore has a range of events and festivals that draw visitors from all over the state. These are worth noting on the calendar.
January
- Australia Day Breakfast and Citizen of the Year Awards in Memorial Park
February
Easter
April
- Anzac Cay ceremony in Memorial Park; Biennial Debutante Ball
August
- Tullamore P. A. & H. Association Show; Miss Showgirl Competition – Biennially;
- Four day Dog Show – one day for Tullamore P.A. & H. Association and the following three for Tullamore Kennel Club
October
- Tullamore P.A. & H. Association Inc. Garden Competition; CWA Rose Show
November
- Tullamore P.A. & H. Association Inc. Crop competition; CWA Land Cookery
December
- Community Christmas Carols
Mementos
To remind you of the Tullamore community, some unique mementos are available.
The Way it Used to be by Ronald “Ducky” Clemens
Researched and developed by a long term local resident, this book contains a history of the Tullamore district through the years.
Tullamore & District Schools Centenary Cookbook
This cookbook was first produced by the former Tullamore Amity Club to celebrate the district schools centenary in 1990. The book features 415 pages of “tried and true” recipes submitted by the then Tullamore residents. The fourth edition of this book is now available for sale for $18.00.
The New Tullamore Amity Cookbook
Following the success of the first book, a second book has been produced. The book contains new favourite and tempting recipes from the members and their friends in Tullamore and surrounding districts. A small number of these books are still available for $15.00.
A History of Tullamore & District Schools
Researched and printed in 1990 to celebrate a centenary of Education in the district. This book tells the story of the smaller schools of the early district, their closure and the growth of the Tullamore School. Copies are available at Tullamore Central School.
Postcards
A set of four postcards is available depicting life in Tullamore. Local residents have taken each of the featured photographs. Each postcard provides an insight into the rural life of Tullamore residents, and illustrates features of the township and surrounding countryside.
For further information relating to the above information and mementos please contact the executive of the Tullamore & District Community Consultative Committee as follows:
President: Bernadette Boneham,
“Burra Downs“, Tullamore. 2874
Phone/Fax: (02) 6892 5015
Email: kcbaboneham@aussiebroadband.com.au
Vice Presidents: Robert Mortimer,
“Devondale“,
Tullamore. 2874
Phone: (02) 6892 8259 Fax: (02) 6892 8292
Email: rlmortimer@bigpond.com
Deidre Williams,
Hinkler Street,
Tullamore 2874
Phone: (02) 6892 5082
Secretary: Emma Williams,
40 Cunningham Street,
Tullamore 2874
Phone: (02) 6892 5488
Email: emmaschuby@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Pam Mortimer,
“Devondale”,
Tullamore. 2874
Phone: (02) 6892 8259
Fax: (02) 6892 8292
Email: rlmortimer@bigpond.com
Contact details
Parkes Shire Council
02 6861 2333 (ph)
02 6862 3946 (fax)
council@parkes.nsw.gov.au
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