Ruffy, Victoria
Ruffy is a town in Victoria, Australia. It straddles the border of the Shire of Strathbogie and the Shire of Murrindindi, 175 kilometres (109 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne.
| Ruffy Victoria | |
|---|---|
 The main street of Ruffy, looking from the produce store towards the school | |
  Ruffy | |
| Coordinates | 36°59′0″S 145°30′0″E |
| Population | 112 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3666 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Strathbogie |
| State electorate(s) | Eildon |
| Federal Division(s) | Indi |
At the 2016 census, Ruffy and the surrounding area had a population of 112.[1]
The Post Office opened on 1 April 1881 as Terip Terip, was renamed Ruffy in 1895, and closed in 1974.[2]
Ruffy was the childhood home of Leslie Cecil Maygar, awarded the Victoria Cross in the Second Boer War.[3]
References
- "2016 Census QuickStats Ruffy". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 April 2008.
- "VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENTS - EUROA LONGWOOD RUFFY". Archived from the original on 11 August 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2008.
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