| Whorouly Victoria |
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Whorouly
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| Population: | 785[1] |
| Postcode: | 3735 |
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| LGA: | Rural City of Wangaratta |
| State District: | Murray Valley |
| Federal Division: | Indi |
Whorouly is a town in north east Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the valley of the Ovens River and in the Rural City of Wangaratta local government area, 275 kilometres (171 mi) north east of the state capital, Melbourne and 35 kilometres (22 mi) south east of the regional centre of Wangaratta. At the 2006 census, Whorouly and the surrounding area had a population of 785.[1]
The town was surveyed and proclaimed in 1868, adopting the name of a nearby station. Whorouly Primary School opened in 1874.[2] The first European settlers established large grazing properties but after the Victorian gold rush, closer settlement took place. Land was released in 320-acre (130 ha) lots, on the condition that part of the land was cleared for agriculture.[3]
Until the 1980s much of the area along the Ovens River was planted with tobacco. Other production in the area included beef and dairy cattle, orchards and market gardens. In recent years, wine grape growing has been introduced to the area.[3]
The local Australian rules football team, Whorouly Football Club, competes in the Ovens and King Football League.
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