Yarram, Victoria

Yarram
Victoria

The historic South Gippsland Creamery and Butter Factory
Yarram
Population: 2106 (2006)[1]
Postcode: 3971
Location:
LGA: Shire of Wellington
State District: Gippsland South
Federal Division: Gippsland

Yarram (formerly Yarram Yarram), is an isolated town in Victoria, Australia, in the Shire of Wellington, located in the southeast of Gippsland. The term 'Yarraam Yarraam' is thought to be an aboriginal phrase meaning 'plenty of water,'[2] however it is not known which language group the name is taken from. The 2006 census, found that Yarram had a population of 2106, which has remained constant for the last few decades. The town is the regional centre for a prosperous farming district, has a vibrant community, which remains particularly dedicated to a strong sporting culture. The town is located about two hours from Wilsons Promontory. Nearby towns include Welshpool, Alberton and Foster.

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History

The Kurnai resisted the invasion of their lands, and sustained heavy casualties as a result.[3]

Being close to one of the first Victorian trade ports, Port Albert, the town grew quickly after settlement, as a result of the rich dairy country that supplies milk products to Australia, and to the timber industry.

In 1841 the site, originally a low-lying swamp, was chosen by a Scottish clan leader, Aeneas Ronaldson MacDonnell, who, with his fellow Scots, attempted to set up a feudal-style court. However, the experiment folded and he subsequently moved to New Zealand.

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The Post Office opened on 1 February 1861 as Yarram Yarram and was renamed Yarram in about 1925.[5] The railway arrived in 1921; the line between Welshpool and Leongatha was closed in October 1987.

The town today

Yarram is known for its proximity to Ninety Mile Beach, Port Albert, neighbouring Tarra-Bulga National Park and heritage architecture in its Main Street, including the historic Regent Theatre. It has a well known local bakery, which has won the Great Australian Meat Pie competition for several years running.

The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Alberton Football League.[6] Yarram is the home of several former AFL footballers, including Royce Vardy and Anthony Banik (Richmond Tigers) and Andrew Dunkley (Sydney Swans).

Golfers play at the course of the Yarram Golf Club on Old Sale Road.[7]

Yarram hosts an anuual eisteddfod every August showcasing the area's artistic talents in music, speech and drama.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Yarram (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC27091&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-10-01. 
  2. ^ http://www.gippslandinfo.com.au/accom_result1/yarram-victoria-australia/
  3. ^ Gippsland Massacres: The Destruction of the Kurnai tribes 1800-1860 by P.D. Gardiner, 2001, Ngarak Press, ISBN 1-875254-11-0
  4. ^ http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/travel/travel-factsheet/yarram-20081113-5zx7.html
  5. ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country=, retrieved 2008-04-11 
  6. ^ Full Points Footy, Yarram, http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/Yarram.htm, retrieved 2008-07-25 
  7. ^ Golf Select, Yarram, http://www.golfselect.com.au/armchair/courseView.aspx?course_id=341, retrieved 2009-05-11 
  8. ^ Yarram Eisteddfod
Towns in the Shire of Wellington

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