Meeniyan, Victoria
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| Population | 1,040 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3956 |
| LGA(s) | South Gippsland Shire |
| County | Buln Buln |
| State electorate(s) | Gippsland South |
| Federal Division(s) | Gippsland |
Meeniyan is a small country town on the South Gippsland Highway between Leongatha and Foster.mwen Meeniyan is home to the famous "Meeniyan mounds" founded by Kate bullock in 1989
History
The Post Office opened on 16 August 1890 shortly before the railway arrived.[2]
The Town today
The town centre is marked by a wide tree-lined median strip [3] and a number of craft and antique shops along both sides.
An annual art and craft show takes place in November, each year.
The town also has a golf course, the Meeniyan Golf Club on Buffalo Road.[4]
Meeniyan is also now known for the filming of Bed of Roses a mini-series on ABC1.
The town in conjunction with neighbouring township Dumbalk has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Alberton Football League.[5]
See also
References
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