Riddells Creek, Victoria

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Riddells Creek Victoria
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Population:	3441 (2006)[1]
Postcode:	3431
Elevation:	385 m (1,263 ft)
Location:	50 km (31 mi) NW of Melbourne 13 km (8 mi) N of Sunbury 8 km (5 mi) E of Gisborne
LGA:	Shire of Macedon Ranges
State District:	Macedon
Federal Division:	McEwen
Localities around Riddells Creek: Mount Macedon Macedon Cherokee Kerrie Monegeetta New Gisborne Gisborne Riddells Creek Bolinda Gisborne Sunbury Clarkefield

Riddells Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, located in the Shire of Macedon Ranges. The town is served by Riddells Creek railway station on the Bendigo line. At the 2006 census, Riddells Creek had a population of 3441.

Contents 1 History 2 Environment and Facilities 3 References 4 External links

[edit] History

Riddells Creek was originally settled by John Carre Riddell and Thomas Ferrier Hamilton in 1841, when they purchased around 640 acres (2.6 km²) of land and leased another 2,000 acres (8.1 km²).

[edit] Environment and Facilities

Riddells Creek is situated on the southern foothills of the Macedon Ranges. Riddells Creek is home to two historic railway bridges and is surrounded by natural bushland. There is also a small creek that runs through the town at Wybejong Park.

Riddells Creek Primary School provides education for children in the area. Sporting and clubs in Riddells Creek include a Pony Club, Riddell Football Club, Cricket Club and Dog Obedience Club. There is also a Living and Learning Centre, the Riddells Creek Winery and Riddells Creek Landcare.

Riddells Creek is home to the Dromkeen Museum, a nineteeth century homestead classified by the National Trust of Australia that is home to the Australian Children's Literature Collection. It also provides educational displays and programs relating to Australian children's literature.^[2]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Riddells Creek, Victoria is at coordinates 37°27′47″S 144°40′37″E / -37.463, 144.677 (Riddells Creek, Victoria)Coordinates: 37°27′47″S 144°40′37″E / -37.463, 144.677 (Riddells Creek, Victoria)
• Riddells Creek Landcare
• Riddells Creek Sustainability

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