Settled by Soldiers

The success of farming and the town’s settlement owes much to the hard work of those used to winning against the odds.
The Department of Lands in 1945 were given 250,000 acres of Crown Land for development into ‘Soldier Settler blocks’. Before setting up their allocated farms, the former World War 11 soldiers had to work for the government department and the first farming families arrived in March 1948. Living conditions were primitive – with huts from the Loveday Internment Camp providing the families’ fist homes. Yet 174 ex- servicemen took up the offer and the first Parndana settlers moved onto their allocated farms in 1952.
Today you can learn of their stories and success as you tour the town. Visit the Soldier Settlement Museum at the R.S.L. Hall.

Town Map

1.Town Centre - Post office, Spinners and weavers, KI's only 7 day bakery/Cafe, Laundromat, Accommodation.
2. Ficifolia Lodge, tourist accommodation	3. Parndana Bowling Club
4. Anglican Church	5. Parndana Area School
6. Information bay	7. Parndana oval
8. Parndana health centre	9. Playground, Picnic area, BBQ and toilets
10. Uniting Church	11. Original Department of Lands Building
12. Masonic Hall	13. CFS building
14. The Open House	15. The Catholic Church
16. tourist accommodation	17. RSL Hall
18. Memorial	19. Parndana District Hall (toilets inside).
20. Parndana Community Hotel