Meeniyan, Victoria

Meeniyan
Victoria
Meeniyan
Coordinates 38°38′S 146°01′E / 38.633°S 146.017°E / -38.633; 146.017Coordinates: 38°38′S 146°01′E / 38.633°S 146.017°E / -38.633; 146.017
Population 1,040 (2006)[1]
Postcode(s) 3956
LGA(s) South Gippsland Shire
County Buln Buln
State electorate(s) Gippsland South
Federal Division(s) Gippsland

Meeniyan is a small country town on the South Gippsland Highway between Leongatha and Foster.

History

The former Meeniyan National Bank of Australasia, now located at Old Gippstown in Moe

The Post Office opened on 16 August 1890 shortly before the railway arrived.[2]

The Town today

The town centre is marked by a wide tree-lined median strip [3] and a number of craft and antique shops along both sides.

An annual art and craft show takes place in November, each year.

The town also has a golf course, the Meeniyan Golf Club on Buffalo Road.[4]

Meeniyan is also now known for the filming of Bed of Roses a mini-series on ABC1.

The town in conjunction with neighbouring township Dumbalk has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Alberton Football League.[5]

See also

Meeniyan railway station

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Meeniyan (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-09-01.
  2. ↑ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11
  3. ↑ Google Street View, tree-lined median strip, retrieved 2008-09-10
  4. ↑ Golf Select, Meeniyan, retrieved 2009-05-11
  5. ↑ Full Points Footy, Meeniyan-Dumbalk United, retrieved 2008-07-25

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