Barwidgee, Victoria
| Barwidgee Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Barwidgee | |
| Coordinates | 36°30′43″S 146°46′22″E / 36.51194°S 146.77278°E |
| Population | 106 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3737 |
| LGA(s) | Alpine Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Ovens Valley |
| Federal division(s) | Indi |
Barwidgee (formerly known as Barwidgee Creek) is a rural locality in northeast Victoria, Australia. The nearest town to Barwidgee is Myrtleford about 5.44 km away. Barwidgee is within Alpine Shire.
Barwidgee Creek Post Office opened on 1 March 1912 and closed in 1957.[2]
Barwidgee was affected by the Black Saturday bushfires, with some deaths in the region and many homes lost.[3]
References[]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Barwidgee(State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ^ "Australia's bushfire disaster: many good people lie dead in Victoria". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 February 2009.
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