TALLAWANG TOWNSHIP

The name TALLEWANG is said to derive from “dallawong” a wild apple. The New Wiradjuri Dictionary 2010 lists “dalawang” as the Apple Box Tree, Eucalyptus bridgesiana.

Source: The Lone hand. New Series Vol. 2 No. 10 (1 September 1914) 

Tallawang Wine

Stephen and Frances Docwra and their 10 children, outside the Tallawang Hotel 
Source: Photo from Anthony Docwra

Source: The book "Pubs Past and Present" written by Roma Wallis

Sands Directory lists Mrs F. J. Docwra as having a wine bar at Tallawang from 1902 to 1906. 

Sarah Ann Docwra married James Niven's youngest brother Leonard Niven in 1897 in Gulgong. They divorced in 1914.

Source: Anthony Docwra



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Tallawang Post Office

1886

New Post Offices.-The Gazette of October 26 says the following new post offices have been established:-

• Tallewang, near Gulgong.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Thursday 28 October 1886

1913 - TALLEWANG POST MASTER.
Mr. C. Lincoln [Charlie] has relinquished the position of postmaster at Tallewang after many years' service. We understand that Mr. O'Brien will undertake the duties.

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Monday 13 October 1913 

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