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'''Stonehaven''' is a small settlement about 10&nbsp;km west of [[Geelong, Victoria]], on the [[Hamilton Highway]]. It consists of a number of scattered farmhouses, the former primary school building (now a private residence), a community hall (now derelict) and a Country Fire Authority (CFA) fire station. The fire station is sometimes used as a polling booth for state and federal elections.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.vic.alp.org.au/textdb4b.html |archive-url= http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/15036/20021203-0000/www.vic.alp.org.au/textdb4b.html |dead-url= yes |archive-date= 3 December 2002 |title=Polwarth District Polling Places |first= |last= |work=pandora.nla.gov.au |year=2004 |accessdate=21 June 2012}}</ref> The Ceres Bridge Estate winery has its vineyard in Stonehaven, producing chardonnay and pinot noir.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ggscorio.vic.edu.au/index_news30ea.html |archive-url= http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/22063/20031010-0000/www.ggscorio.vic.edu.au/index_news30ea.html |dead-url= yes |archive-date= 2003-10-10 |title=Geelong Grammar School and the wine industry |first= |last= |work=pandora.nla.gov.au |date=September 2003 |accessdate=21 June 2012}}</ref>
'''Stonehaven''' is a small settlement about 10&nbsp;km west of [[Geelong, Victoria]], on the [[Hamilton Highway]]. It consists of a number of scattered farmhouses, the former primary school building (now a private residence), a community hall (now derelict) and a Country Fire Authority (CFA) fire station. The fire station is sometimes used as a polling booth for state and federal elections.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.vic.alp.org.au/textdb4b.html |archive-url= https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20021202130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/15036/20021203-0000/www.vic.alp.org.au/textdb4b.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2 December 2002 |title=Polwarth District Polling Places |first= |last= |work=webarchive.nla.gov.au |year=2004 |access-date=21 June 2012}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The Ceres Bridge Estate winery has its vineyard in Stonehaven, producing chardonnay and pinot noir.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ggscorio.vic.edu.au/index_news30ea.html |archive-url= https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20031009140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/22063/20031010-0000/www.ggscorio.vic.edu.au/index_news30ea.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2003-10-09 |title=Geelong Grammar School and the wine industry |first= |last= |work=webarchive.nla.gov.au |date=September 2003 |access-date=21 June 2012}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


The community started agitating for a post office as early as 1883, when over 30 people signed a petition to the government.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150383183 |title=TOWN TALK. |newspaper=[[Geelong Advertiser]] |location=Vic. |date=17 December 1883 |accessdate=9 June 2015 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> The Stonehaven Post Office opened in 1927 and was closed in 1958.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocd.w? |title=Post Office List – PPA |first= |last=|work=premierpostal.com |year=2012 |accessdate=21 June 2012}}</ref>
The community started agitating for a post office as early as 1883, when over 30 people signed a petition to the government.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150383183 |title=TOWN TALK. |newspaper=[[Geelong Advertiser]] |location=Vic. |date=17 December 1883 |access-date=9 June 2015 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> The Stonehaven Post Office opened in 1927 and was closed in 1958.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*Stonehaven* |title=Post Office List |website=www.phoenixauctions |access-date=21 January 2021}}</ref>


The school was No. 2199. A contract for £320 15s 6d to build a wooden school building was given to H. Moran in April 1879.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150422467 |title=MELBOURNE. |newspaper=[[Geelong Advertiser]] |location=Vic. |date=30 April 1879 |accessdate=9 June 2015 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> From 1879 to 1926 the school was known as the Lower Leigh State School.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/component/daPublicBaseContainer?component=daViewAgency&entityId=3465 |title=Public Record Office Victoria online catalogue |first= |last= |work=access.prov.vic.gov.au |year=2015 |accessdate=8 June 2015}}</ref> In 1880 the teacher, J. McCann, wrote to the Geelong Advertiser about the difficulty students from Barrabool had reaching the school after a flood had damaged the bridge.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150651328 |title=LOWER LEIGH STATE SCHOOL. |newspaper=[[Geelong Advertiser]] |location=Vic. |date=6 October 1880 |accessdate=8 June 2015 |page=3 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> In 1935 the Public Works Department approved additions to the teacher's residence at the school to a value of £309.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11852971 |title=TENDERS ACCEPTED Public Works Department. |newspaper=[[The Argus (Melbourne)|The Argus]] |location=Melbourne |date=9 November 1935 |accessdate=8 June 2015 |page=28 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>
The school was No. 2199. A contract for £320 15s 6d to build a wooden school building was given to H. Moran in April 1879.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150422467 |title=MELBOURNE. |newspaper=[[Geelong Advertiser]] |location=Vic. |date=30 April 1879 |access-date=9 June 2015 |page=2 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> From 1879 to 1926 the school was known as the Lower Leigh State School.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/component/daPublicBaseContainer?component=daViewAgency&entityId=3465 |title=Public Record Office Victoria online catalogue |first= |last= |work=access.prov.vic.gov.au |year=2015 |access-date=8 June 2015}}</ref> In 1880 the teacher, J. McCann, wrote to the Geelong Advertiser about the difficulty students from Barrabool had reaching the school after a flood had damaged the bridge.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150651328 |title=LOWER LEIGH STATE SCHOOL. |newspaper=[[Geelong Advertiser]] |location=Vic. |date=6 October 1880 |access-date=8 June 2015 |page=3 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> In 1935 the Public Works Department approved additions to the teacher's residence at the school to a value of £309.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11852971 |title=TENDERS ACCEPTED Public Works Department. |newspaper=[[The Argus (Melbourne)|The Argus]] |location=Melbourne |date=9 November 1935 |access-date=8 June 2015 |page=28 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref>


In 1953, farmers discovered rabbits at Stonehaven which had become immune to [[myxomatosis]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23302900 |title='Super-rabbits' now! |first= |last=|work=The Argus |page=7 |date=27 November 1953 |accessdate=21 June 2012}}</ref> These so-called "super rabbits" had appeared only three years after the virus had been released to control rabbit numbers.
In 1953, farmers discovered rabbits at Stonehaven which had become immune to [[myxomatosis]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article23302900 |title='Super-rabbits' now! |first= |last=|work=The Argus |page=7 |date=27 November 1953 |access-date=21 June 2012}}</ref> These so-called "super rabbits" had appeared only three years after the virus had been released to control rabbit numbers.


In 2012 a CFA fire truck became bogged in a paddock at Stonehaven while fighting a grass fire. The crew had to abandon the $500,000 tanker which was extensively damaged by the fire.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/news/gnarwarre-crew-praised.html |title=Gnarwarre crew praised |first= |last= |work=CFA Connect |year=2012 |accessdate=21 June 2012}}</ref>
In 2012 a CFA fire truck became bogged in a paddock at Stonehaven while fighting a grass fire. The crew had to abandon the $500,000 tanker which was extensively damaged by the fire.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/news/gnarwarre-crew-praised.html |title=Gnarwarre crew praised |first= |last= |work=CFA Connect |year=2012 |access-date=21 June 2012}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 10:13, 7 May 2023

Stonehaven
Geelong, Victoria
Former school at Stonehaven
Stonehaven is located in Golden Plains Shire
Stonehaven
Stonehaven
Coordinates38°07′21″S 144°13′31″E / 38.12250°S 144.22528°E / -38.12250; 144.22528
Population81 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3221
LGA(s)Golden Plains Shire
State electorate(s)Polwarth
Federal division(s)Corangamite
Suburbs around Stonehaven:
Bannockburn Gheringhap Batesford
Murgheboluc Stonehaven Fyansford
Gnarwarre Barrabool Ceres
Stonehaven CFA

Stonehaven is a small settlement about 10 km west of Geelong, Victoria, on the Hamilton Highway. It consists of a number of scattered farmhouses, the former primary school building (now a private residence), a community hall (now derelict) and a Country Fire Authority (CFA) fire station. The fire station is sometimes used as a polling booth for state and federal elections.[2] The Ceres Bridge Estate winery has its vineyard in Stonehaven, producing chardonnay and pinot noir.[3]

The community started agitating for a post office as early as 1883, when over 30 people signed a petition to the government.[4] The Stonehaven Post Office opened in 1927 and was closed in 1958.[5]

The school was No. 2199. A contract for £320 15s 6d to build a wooden school building was given to H. Moran in April 1879.[6] From 1879 to 1926 the school was known as the Lower Leigh State School.[7] In 1880 the teacher, J. McCann, wrote to the Geelong Advertiser about the difficulty students from Barrabool had reaching the school after a flood had damaged the bridge.[8] In 1935 the Public Works Department approved additions to the teacher's residence at the school to a value of £309.[9]

In 1953, farmers discovered rabbits at Stonehaven which had become immune to myxomatosis.[10] These so-called "super rabbits" had appeared only three years after the virus had been released to control rabbit numbers.

In 2012 a CFA fire truck became bogged in a paddock at Stonehaven while fighting a grass fire. The crew had to abandon the $500,000 tanker which was extensively damaged by the fire.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Stonehaven (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 August 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Polwarth District Polling Places". webarchive.nla.gov.au. 2004. Archived from the original on 2 December 2002. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Geelong Grammar School and the wine industry". webarchive.nla.gov.au. September 2003. Archived from the original on 9 October 2003. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  4. ^ "TOWN TALK". Geelong Advertiser. Vic. 17 December 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 9 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Post Office List". www.phoenixauctions. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  6. ^ "MELBOURNE". Geelong Advertiser. Vic. 30 April 1879. p. 2. Retrieved 9 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ "Public Record Office Victoria online catalogue". access.prov.vic.gov.au. 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  8. ^ "LOWER LEIGH STATE SCHOOL". Geelong Advertiser. Vic. 6 October 1880. p. 3. Retrieved 8 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ "TENDERS ACCEPTED Public Works Department". The Argus. Melbourne. 9 November 1935. p. 28. Retrieved 8 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ "'Super-rabbits' now!". The Argus. 27 November 1953. p. 7. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  11. ^ "Gnarwarre crew praised". CFA Connect. 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
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