Gerang Gerung, Victoria

Gerang Gerung is a small town located in the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia. Gerang Gerung is located 353 km (219 miles) north west of the state capital, Melbourne and 375 km (233 miles) away from Adelaide, South Australia. The name "Gerang Gerung" is believed to come from the Aboriginal word for leaf or branch.[1] The town had a population of 69 people as of 2016, of which 56% were male and 43% were female.[2]

Gerang Gerung
Victoria
Gerang Gerung
Coordinates36°22′19″S 141°53′03″E
Population69 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)3418
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Hindmarsh
State electorate(s)Lowan
Federal Division(s)Mallee

History

The settlement began in 1846 as a small village in 1881 a small hotel opened up and in In 1884 a school was built. In 1887 a railway station was constructed along with a general store, a Bible Christian Church and a public hall. By 1958 the hotel had closed in 1984 the Methodist congregation constructed a new church. The general store closed in 1985 followed by the post office in 1988 then in 1993 the school closed down as well.[1]

Facilities

Gerang Gerung currently has a CFA fire station, recreation reserve, tennis court and public hall.

References
  1. "Gerang Gerung". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Victorian Places. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  2. "2016 Census QuickStats: Gerang Gerung". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-09-20.


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