Lal Lal, Victoria
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Lal Lal Falls and the Lal Lal Reservoir on the Moorabool River are to the north-east and east of the town.[2][3]
History
The original settlement at Lal Lal was part of a substantial sheep run dating from 1845. The township became more firmly established after the mining of iron ore, lignite, kaolin (clay) and gold began in the area.[4]
The railway arrived at Lal Lal in April 1862 and Lal Lal Post Office opened on 18 July 1863 (closing in 1969).[5]
Heritage listed sites
Lal Lal contains a number of heritage listed sites, including:
- Iron Mine Road, Lal Lal Iron Mine and Smelting Works[6]
- 389 Yendon-Lal Lal Road, Rothbury[7]
See also
References
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- ↑ a b Template:Census 2016 AUS
- ↑ The ebb and flow of tourism at Lal Lal Falls, Victoria : A tourism history of a sacred Aboriginal site, Author: Clark, Ian, Date:2002, ISSN 0729-4352, UB Online Repository
- ↑ Lal Lal catchment full and flowing for first time in 15 years, By Margaret Burin, 5 August 2011 - ABC Ballarat - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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External links
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- Lal Lal at Shire of Moorabool website
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