Fish Creek, Victoria
| Fish Creek Victoria | |
|---|---|
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  Fish Creek | |
| Coordinates | 38°41′S 146°05′E / 38.683°S 146.083°ECoordinates: 38°41′S 146°05′E / 38.683°S 146.083°E |
| Population | 827 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3959 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | South Gippsland Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Gippsland South |
| Federal Division(s) | Monash |
Fish Creek is a small township in Victoria, Australia. At the 2016 census, Fish Creek and the surrounding area had a population of 827.[1]
History[]
Fish Creek was first settled in 1886. The Post Office opened on 6 October 1890[2] next to the proposed railway which arrived in 1892.[citation needed] In 1900 a community hall was built where the Butter Factory building stands today. This hall was used as a church by everyone until in 1904 a new Catholic church was built.[citation needed] Not long after that the Union Church was opened and since then the town has had two churches.
The Great South Gippsland Railway line closed to passengers in 1993 for all stations past Leongatha. However freight and goods traffic continued until the line was formally closed in 1994. The tracks were removed and a combined bike, pedestrian and horse riding track, known as The Great Southern Rail Trail, was established along the former rail line.
The town today[]
The Fish Creek Memorial Hall was built in 1930.[3] The hall is used as a venue for parties, funerals, church services, film screenings, markets and school concerts. The hall also houses an Op shop, and its profits partially fund the maintenance and enhancement of the hall facilities.
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Alberton Football League.[4] Fish Creek Football Netball Club (Kangaroos) is based at Terrill Park, the club rooms are one of the very few club rooms that are privately owned. The Fish Creek Football Netball Club (F.C.F.N.C) is over 100 years old and has had a few players who have gone on to play AFL.[5]
The town is home to the Big Mullet which lies on its side atop the Fish Creek Hotel.[6]
See also[]
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Fish Creek (Victoria). |
- Fish Creek railway station
- Great Southern Rail Trail
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Fish Creek(State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 1 March 2021
- ^ Victorian Heritage Database, Fish Creek Memorial Hall, retrieved 30 October 2017
- ^ "Fish Creek newest premiership heroes". South Gippsland Sentinel-Times. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ Full Points Footy, Fish Creek, retrieved 25 July 2008
- ^ Famous fish to ‘swim’ again by Jacob De Kunder, The Great Southern Star, August 20, 2013: http://thestar.com.au/?p=8202
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