Welshmans Reef
Welshmans Reef | |
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Welshmans Reef | |
| Coordinates: 37°04′01″S 144°02′43″E / 37.06694°S 144.04528°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| LGA | |
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| • State electorate | |
| • Federal division | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 210 (2021 census)[3] |
| Postcode | 3462[4] |
Welshmans Reef is a locality in the Shire of Mount Alexander, Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Welshmans Reef had a population of 210.[3]
Welshmans Reef is situated between the eastern edge of the Cairn Curran Reservoir and the Maldon State Forest.
History
The name likely originates from a Welshman discovering a gold-bearing reef in the area, which fits the pattern of significant Welsh and Methodist settlement in the area.[5]
During the gold rush era, the area saw modest development, with the nearby Loddon River flats enabling some miners to transition into farming. A school was established in 1877 to serve the community.[5]
The construction of the Cairn Curran Reservoir in 1956 resulted in much of the river flats being covered by water, altering the local landscape and affecting agricultural activity. The school closed in 1965.[5]
References
- ^ "Interactive Map". maps.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Welshmans Reef (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Welshmans Reef". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "3462 Postcode - Australia Post". Australia Post. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Welshmans Reef | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 7 April 2025.