Orford, Victoria
Orford is a town in southwestern Victoria, Australia, 250 km west of Melbourne and 40 km north-west of Warrnambool. Orford has several amenities, including a church and war memorial. Orford is located 72 meters above sea level on the banks of the Shaw River.
| Orford Victoria | |
|---|---|
Orford | |
| Coordinates | 38°09′S 142°10′E |
| Population | 105 (2016)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3284 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Moyne |
| State electorate(s) | South-West Coast |
| Federal division(s) | Wannon |
The area was first settled by the establishment of the Dunmore pastoral run in 1842. In 1856 a town was surveyed and named Orford, apparently after places of that name in Lincolnshire and Suffolk, England. A store was opened in the late 1860s, and a small school opened in 1870.
See also
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Orford (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
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