Newry, Victoria
Template:Use Australian English Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newry is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Newry - Boisdale Road, north west of Maffra, in the Shire of Wellington. In 2016, the town had a population of 427.[2]
History
The first survey of the area was conducted in 1860 by W. Dawson. A fresh survey was conducted in 1861 by C. P. Rafferty, and further surveying was performed by G. Hastings in 1863. The survey by Rafferty set aside occupied land for a township reserve, which was surveyed into blocks by G.T. Jones in 1867. 16 blocks were sold in 1867, and blocks were sold again in 1871.[3]
The Post Office opened on 1 February 1869 as Upper Maffra and was renamed Maffra Upper in 1889 and Newry in 1894.[4] A brick church was built in 1885.
Sport
Golfers play at the course of the Newry Golf Club on Three Chain Road.[5]
Notable people
- Craig Huffer — sub 4-minute miler
- Bill Young — VFL footballer & Coleman Medalist
References
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