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About Jumbunna

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The name Jumbunna is taken from the eastern Kulin language of the Bunnerong tribe and means “a place to meet and talk”.

Like many of the townships around, the origins of the community lies in the discovery of coal. In its heyday, the town had 153 houses, large hotel, three stores, three coffee palaces, a mechanics’ institute, a cordial factory and more. in 1900 a school was built, and in 1901 the Anglican church.

The Jumbunna General Store opened in 1893 and closed in 1976. The Store building now has Category 1 heritage listing with the South Gippsland Shire Council.

The town has shrunk over time, but never lost its heart. Today the community is around 15 houses. Many of the original houses were shifted to Wonthaggi by bullock dray. The town hall has lived through dramatic change, yet remains a key hub for the community including the monthly Jumbunna Bush Market.

Jumbunna Main Street
Jumbunna Main Street – circa 1890
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construction on old Jumbunna Hall
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Jumbunna Hall today
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Jumbunna Gardens

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