Torrumbarry, Victoria

Torrumbarry
Victoria

Torrumbarry Hall
Torrumbarry
Population: 291(locality)[1]
Postcode: 3562
LGA: Shire of Campaspe
State District: Rodney
Federal Division: Murray

Torrumbarry ( /təˈrʌmbəri/) is a small town in Victoria, Australia located on the Murray Valley Highway. The town was once large but shrunk over time. The town still houses a hotel, a hall, a general store and a post office[2].

The locality's population is 291[1] although the township's population is estimated at 21[3].

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Weir

The town is home to an important weir situated on the Murray River, a few kilometres north of the township. The weir was built in the 1920s. It operated efficiently until 1992 when it was damaged extensively. After numerous unsuccessful repairs, it was decided the weir would be rebuilt with a new design that was completed during 1996. An information centre was built outlining the importance and history of the weir[4]. A post office was built at the weir in 1919 but closed 5 years later due to the fact it was rarely used[5].

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References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Torrumbarry (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC26815&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2009-01-01. 
  2. ^ Hot Frog, Local Post Office, http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Torrumbarry-Local-Post-Office, retrieved 2009-01-01 
  3. ^ Shire of Campaspe, Suburb profile, http://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/level3.asp?referrer=997&pageID=1011&menuID=16, retrieved 2009-01-01 
  4. ^ Goulburn-Murray Water, Torrumbarry Weir, http://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-resources/storages/torrumbarryweir, retrieved 2009-01-01 
  5. ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country=, retrieved 2009-01-01 
Towns in the Shire of Campaspe

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