Glenthompson, Victoria

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Glenthompson
Victoria

Western approach to Glenthompson on Glenelg Highway
Glenthompson
Coordinates 37°38′0″S 142°32′0″E / 37.63333°S 142.53333°E / -37.63333; 142.53333Coordinates: 37°38′0″S 142°32′0″E / 37.63333°S 142.53333°E / -37.63333; 142.53333
Population 274 (2006)[1]
Postcode(s) 3293
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Southern Grampians
State electorate(s) Lowan
Federal Division(s) Division of Wannon

Glenthompson is a town in the Australian state of Victoria. It lies on the Glenelg Highway between Hamilton and Ballarat, close to the Grampian mountain range. At the 2006 census, Glenthompson and the surrounding area had a population of 274.[1]

Its most notable landmark is the tall brickworks chimney that is also the symbol of what was the township's main industry for a period of time, as it provided bricks for regional buildings constructed in the post-war era. .[2]

Originally, a small township named Yuppekiar was built approximately five kilometres away, but it was moved to the present site of Glenthompson because of the construction of the railway linking Ballarat and Hamilton. The Post Office opened on November 1, 1866 as Glenthompson, was known for some months in 1872 as Yuppeekiar before reverting to Glenthompson.[3]

Glenthompson is distinctive in that the town's hotel, Mac's Hotel, was built across the road from the railway station, some distance from the main road, unlike other country pubs in towns of a similar size, highlighting the importance of the railway in the town's development. The hotel closed in 2013.

Nowadays it is a very quiet country town that serves as a minor transport and services hub for the surrounding farming district.

The town in conjunction with nearby township Dunkeld has an Australian Rules football team Glenthompson-Dunkeld competing in the Mininera & District Football League. In 2010, the team won the league Premiership.

Rose Cottage in McLennan Street was first built in 1850 and was used for business as a blacksmith, the local bakery, and the front room for dress making and alteration. [citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Glenthompson (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-08-04. 
  2. ↑ "Custom Kiln Fired Sold Pressed Clay House Bricks from Glenthompson Bricks". www.glenthompsonbricks.com.au. Retrieved 2009-03-03. 
  3. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 2008-04-11. 
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