Numurkah, Victoria
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| Numurkah Victoria |
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| Population: | 4,643[1] | ||||||
| Established: | 1868 | ||||||
| Postcode: | 3636 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 108 m (354 ft) | ||||||
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| LGA: | Shire of Moira | ||||||
| State District: | Murray Valley | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Murray | ||||||
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Numurkah is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Goulburn Valley Highway, 37 kilometres (23 mi) north of Shepparton, in the Shire of Moira. At the 2006 census, Numurkah had a population of 4,643.[1] The area was occupied by the Yorta Yorta people prior to European settlement. Squatters moved into the area from NSW in the late 1830s. After the pastoral runs were made available for farm selection, the township of Numurkah was surveyed in 1875,[2] the Post Office opening November 2, 1878.[3] The name is thought to be derived from an Aboriginal word meaning war shield, although a recent authority thinks that this is mistaken.
The town hosts an art show in March, a fishing competition in April, and go-kart championships in September and a car show in December.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Community Profile Series : Numurkah (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
- ^ LocalHero. Local history of Numurkah.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, <https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocd.w?>. Retrieved on 11 April 2008
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