Sandford, Victoria

Sandford
Victoria
Sandford
Coordinates 37°37′0″S 141°27′0″E / 37.61667°S 141.45000°ECoordinates: 37°37′0″S 141°27′0″E / 37.61667°S 141.45000°E
Population 287 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 3312
LGA(s) Shire of Glenelg
State electorate(s) Lowan
Federal Division(s) Division of Wannon

Sandford /ˈsændfəd/[2] is a bounded rural locality of the Shire of Glenelg local government area, Victoria, Australia south of Casterton. At the 2006 census, Sandford and surrounding area had a population of 287.[1]

History

Sandford Post Office opened on 12 May 1862 and closed in 1978.[3] It also had a pub which was opened in the late 19th century and closed around 2005.

Today

Sandford used to have a football team playing in the South West District Football League.[4] The club was taken over by nearby Casterton prior to the start of the 2014 season.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Sandford (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
  2. ↑ Butler, S., ed. (2009). "Sandford". Macquarie Dictionary (5th ed.). Sydney: Macquarie Dictionary Publishers Pty Ltd. 1952 pages. ISBN 978-18-7642-966-9.
  3. ↑ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11
  4. ↑ Full Points Footy, South West District Football League, retrieved 2009-04-15