Talk:Gundagai, New South Wales

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[edit] Gundagai as Australian icon

Looking at the article I notice that we haven't tackled why Gundagai is so famous in Australia. The average overseas reader would look at the article and would wonder why we were putting so much effort into a town with a population of 2000. At least they would until they get to the Gundagai in literature section and then wonder why there are so many references to Gundagai in literature. Doe anyone know any good sources to consult about this? --Roisterer (talk) 06:40, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Why not expand the lead section to explain why Gundagai is so iconic? I'm happy to help but I've only passed through Gundagai once, and stopped only for the standard dog on the tuckerbox photo opportunity and a browse through the clog shop. -- Longhair\^talk 06:55, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

I could see what I can do as I'm only about an hour or so from there or I'll check out the library in Wagga for history on Gundagai. -- Bidgee (talk) 06:59, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

My plan was to expand the lead to explain why Gundagai is so iconic but I need a reference or two to ensure no original research. --Roisterer (talk) 07:11, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

Perhaps not the best reference on the topic, but this Gundagai travel guide from the Sydney Morning Herald summarises nicely why Gundagai is so iconic. Bushrangers, gold rushes, Dad and Dave, Banjo Paterson, a meeting place for drovers; it all gets a mention. -- Longhair\^talk 07:23, 23 March 2008 (UTC)