Rushworth, Victoria

Rushworth
Victoria

Main street
Rushworth
Coordinates 36°35′0″S 145°01′0″E / 36.58333°S 145.01667°ECoordinates: 36°35′0″S 145°01′0″E / 36.58333°S 145.01667°E
Population 1,381 (2011 census)[1]
Established 1853
Postcode(s) 3612
Location
  • 157 km (98 mi) N of Melbourne
  • 47 km (29 mi) SW of Shepparton
LGA(s) Shire of Campaspe
State electorate(s) Euroa
Federal Division(s) Murray
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Rushworth is a township in Victoria, Australia. It is located 157 kilometres (98 mi) north of Melbourne and, at the 2011 census, had a population of 1,381.[1]

History

Rushworth was established during the Victorian gold rush in 1853. It was named by poet and later local Goldfields Commissioner Richard Henry Horne in 1854. Its post office opened on 16 September 1857.[2]

The goldfields became no longer viable due to the underground water table and were closed during the gold rush. However, a small new mine is being opened.

Athletics

The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Kyabram & District Football League.[3]

Golfers play at the course of the Rushworth Golf Club on Tatura Road.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Rushworth (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  2. Post Office List, Premier Postal History, retrieved 2008-04-11
  3. Full Points Footy, Rushworth, retrieved 2008-07-25
  4. Golf Select, Rushworth, retrieved 2009-05-11