Barnawartha, Victoria
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Barnawartha is located in Shire of Indigo
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| Population | 518 (2006)[1] |
| Established | 1860 |
| Postcode(s) | 3688 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Indigo |
| State electorate(s) | Benambra |
| Federal Division(s) | Indi |
Barnawartha is a small town located on the Hume Highway in regional north-east Victoria, Australia, approximately 299 kilometres (186 mi) from Melbourne on the banks of Indigo Creek which runs into the Murray River to the north.
History
Gustav and William Baumgarten were large land owners in Barnawartha prior to the township being settled. After serving prison time for supplying horses to the infamous Ned Kelly, William developed a large winery called Bogong, on the Murray River.[2] The township was surveyed and settled in 1860, the Post Office opening on 1 August 1860.[3]
Historic resources
The town contains a few historic buildings, such as the general store and Cheesely's Bootmakers shop (now used to store hay) a recently burnt and rebuilt pub, and a post office.
Sports
Barnawartha has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Tallangatta & District Football League. Golfers play at the Barnawartha Golf Club at the Havelock Street Recreation Reserve.[4]
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