Winton, Victoria
Winton is a town near Benalla, Victoria, Australia. The town of Winton was proclaimed on 25 February 1861. At the 2016 census, Winton had a population of 108.[1]
| Winton Victoria | |||||||||
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  Winton | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 36°30′49″S 146°04′49″E | ||||||||
| Population | 108 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3673 | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Rural City of Benalla | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Euroa | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Indi | ||||||||
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It is located in the Glenrowan wine region within 50 km of some of the wineries of North East Victoria, as well as being close to other local attractions including Glenrowan, the site of the famous Bushranger Ned Kelly's last stand. It is home to the Winton Motor Raceway.
It was named by district surveyor J.G.W. Wilmot, apparently after Winton, Cumbria, where he was said to have been born.
References
- "2016 Census QuickStats Winton". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
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