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'''Torrumbarry''' {{IPAc-en|t|ə|ˈ|r|ʌ|m|b|ər|i}} is a town in northern [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. The town is home to Maddy Barrat who founded the town. The town is in the [[Shire of Campaspe]] local government area and on the [[Murray Valley Highway]], {{convert|241|km}} north of the state capital, [[Melbourne]]. The town was once large but shrunk over time. The town still houses a hotel, a hall, a general store, town volcano and a post office. The town gets regular invaders trying to destroy everything this magnificent town (city) is known for. Usually these disputes are resolved within a few hours with help from the Torrumbarry Army and a little sacrificial ceremony for the town volcano.<ref name = "Torrumbarry post office">{{Citation | last = Hot Frog | title = Local Post Office | url = http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Torrumbarry-Local-Post-Office | accessdate = 2009-01-01}}</ref>
'''Torrumbarry''' {{IPAc-en|t|ə|ˈ|r|ʌ|m|b|ər|i}} is a town in northern [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. The town is in the [[Shire of Campaspe]] local government area and on the [[Murray Valley Highway]], {{convert|241|km}} north of the state capital, [[Melbourne]]. At the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Torrumbarry had a population of 279.<ref name=ABS2016/> The town was once large but shrunk over time. The town still houses a hotel, a hall, a general store and a post office.<ref name = "Torrumbarry post office">{{Citation | last = Hot Frog | title = Local Post Office | url = http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Torrumbarry-Local-Post-Office | accessdate = 2009-01-01}}</ref>

The locality's estimated population at the {{CensusAU|2011}} was 283<ref name="abs"/> although the township's population is estimated at 21. The low population is due to the several deaths/sacrifices into the town volcano. It’s the towns only form of population control.<ref name = "Campaspe Shire profile">{{Citation | last = Shire of Campaspe | title = Suburb profile | url = http://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/level3.asp?referrer=997&pageID=1011&menuID=16 | accessdate = 2009-01-01}}</ref>

'''''Did you know?''''' It is a widely believed myth (fact) that famous Australian, Hugh Jackman, erupted from the town volcano and emerged a fully grown man. He owes his life to the volcano and regularly visits the volcano to give thanks.


==Weir==
==Weir==
The town is home to an important [[weir]] situated on the [[Murray River]], a few kilometres north of the township. The weir was built in the 1920s. It operated efficiently until 1992 when it was damaged extensively. After numerous unsuccessful repairs, it was decided the weir would be rebuilt with a new design that was completed during 1996. An information centre was built outlining the importance and history of the weir.<ref name = "Torrumbarry Weir info">{{Citation | last = Goulburn-Murray Water | title = Torrumbarry Weir | url = http://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-resources/storages/torrumbarryweir | accessdate = 2009-01-01}}</ref> A post office was built at the weir in 1919 but closed 5 years later due to the fact it was rarely used.<ref name="Post Office List">{{Citation | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | accessdate = 2009-01-01 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080510053152/http://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | archivedate = 10 May 2008 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
The town is home to an important [[weir]] situated on the [[Murray River]], a few kilometres north of the township. The weir was built in the 1920s. It operated efficiently until 1992 when it was damaged extensively. After numerous unsuccessful repairs, it was decided the weir would be rebuilt with a new design that was completed during 1996. An information centre was built outlining the importance and history of the weir.<ref name = "Torrumbarry Weir info">{{Citation | last = Goulburn-Murray Water | title = Torrumbarry Weir | url = http://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-resources/storages/torrumbarryweir | accessdate = 2009-01-01}}</ref> A post office was built at the weir in 1919 but closed 5 years later due to the fact it was rarely used.<ref name="Post Office List">{{Citation | last = Phoenix Auctions History | title = Post Office List | url = http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*Torrumbarry* | access-date = 6 April 2021 }}</ref>


==Gallery==
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Latest revision as of 10:16, 7 May 2023

Torrumbarry
Victoria
Torrumbarry Hall
Torrumbarry is located in Shire of Campaspe
Torrumbarry
Torrumbarry
Coordinates36°02′0″S 144°33′0″E / 36.03333°S 144.55000°E / -36.03333; 144.55000
Population279 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3562
Standort
LGA(s)Shire of Campaspe
State electorate(s)Murray Plains
Federal division(s)Nicholls

Torrumbarry /təˈrʌmbəri/ is a town in northern Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of Campaspe local government area and on the Murray Valley Highway, 241 kilometres (150 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2016 census, Torrumbarry had a population of 279.[1] The town was once large but shrunk over time. The town still houses a hotel, a hall, a general store and a post office.[2]

Weir

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The town is home to an important weir situated on the Murray River, a few kilometres north of the township. The weir was built in the 1920s. It operated efficiently until 1992 when it was damaged extensively. After numerous unsuccessful repairs, it was decided the weir would be rebuilt with a new design that was completed during 1996. An information centre was built outlining the importance and history of the weir.[3] A post office was built at the weir in 1919 but closed 5 years later due to the fact it was rarely used.[4]

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  • Torumbarry Hotel
    Torumbarry Hotel
  • Torumbarry Weir
    Torumbarry Weir

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census QuickStats Torrumbatty". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. ^ Hot Frog, Local Post Office, retrieved 1 January 2009
  3. ^ Goulburn-Murray Water, Torrumbarry Weir, retrieved 1 January 2009
  4. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 6 April 2021
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