Glenthompson, Victoria

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Glenthompson
Victoria

Location of Glenthompson in Victoria (red)
Population: 274[1]
Postcode: 3293
Location:
LGA: Shire of Southern Grampians
State District: Lowan
Federal Division: Division of Wannon

Glenthompson is a town in the Australian state of Victoria. It lies on the Glenelg highway between Hamilton and Ballarat, close to the Grampian mountain range. At the 2006 census, Glenthompson and the surrounding area had a population of 274.[1]

Its most notable landmark is the tall brickworks chimney that is also the symbol of what was the township's main industry for a period of time, as it provided bricks for regional buildings constructed in the post-war era.

Originally, a small township named Yuppeekiar was built approximately five kilometres away, but it was moved to the present site of Glenthompson because of the construction of the railway linking Ballarat and Hamilton. The Post Office opened on November 1, 1866 as Glenthompson, was known for some months in 1872 as Yuppeekiar before reverting to Glenthompson. [2]

Glenthompson is distinctive in that the town's hotel, Mac's Hotel, was built across the road from the railway station, some distance from the main road, unlike other country pubs in towns of a similar size, highlighting the importance of the railway in the town's development.

Nowadays it is a very quiet country town that serves as a minor transport and services hub for the surrounding farming district.

Rose cottage in McLennan Street was first built in 1850 and was used for business as a blacksmith, the local bakery, and the front room for dress making and alteration.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Glenthompson (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  2. ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, <https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country=>. Retrieved on 11 April 2008 
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Towns in the Shire of Southern Grampians

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