Winnaleah
Winnaleah is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia, in the Dorset Council local government area. Local attractions include a swimming pool (run by the local community), a post office, hotel, produce store, district high school (prep to grade 10), church, community shop and a memorial ANZAC bell. As of 2016 it had a population of 225 people.[2]
| Winnaleah Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Winnaleah | |
| Coordinates | 41°05′S 147°49′E |
| Population | 225 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7265 |
| Location |
|
| LGA(s) | Dorset Council |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal Division(s) | Bass |
History
The Winnaleah Post Office opened on 1 October 1912.[3]
Winnaleah Hotel was built and opened in 1927 by William Whitmore.
Mr Whitmore transferred the licence held by him at the Esplanade Hotel, Moorina on 25 November 1927, to his new hotel.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Winnaleah (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- "2016 Census QuickStats: Winnaleah". ABS. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
External links
- Winnaleah Online Access Centre – Tasmanian Communities Online *** link not available at present
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.