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Harrietville, Victoria

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Population
  
402 (2011 census)

LGA(s)
  
Alpine Shire

Mean max temp
  
Mean min temp

Postal code
  
3741

Federal division
  
Division of Indi

Postcode(s)
  
3741

State electorate(s)
  
Ovens Valley

Elevation
  
510 m

Local time
  
Friday 4:11 PM

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Location
  
351 km (218 mi) NE of Melbourne 105 km (65 mi) SE of Wangaratta 27 km (17 mi) S of Bright

Weather
  
18°C, Wind SE at 19 km/h, 56% Humidity

Harrietville is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Great Alpine Road, in the Alpine Shire. At the 2011 census, Harrietville and the surrounding area had a population of 402.

Map of Harrietville VIC 3741, Australia

The town began as a goldmining settlement during the Victorian Gold Rush, the Post Office opening on 5 July 1865. Alluvial gold was mined initially. Many of the early miners were Chinese. Later, the mining shifted to deep reefs accessed via shafts. A large dredge, known as the Tronoh Monster, also worked extracting alluvial gold from the Ovens River flats. The dredge extracted gravel and created the hole it floated in, dumping the tailings behind it. It made slow progress along the river flats, eventually stopping when rock reefs were contacted at the base of the surrounding mountains. Three large and deep lakes remain near Harrietville where dredging operations ceased.

Harrietville today provides some accommodation for skiers visiting nearby Mount Hotham. The town hosts a bush market in January and on Easter Sunday. Also in January are a European classical music competition, and a lawn mower grand prix. In June the annual Harry T Ville and the Boys Blues Band concert is held at the old Chinese Hotel. In November, the town hosts an annual Bluegrass convention, attracting some hundreds of performers and aficionados.

References

Harrietville, Victoria Wikipedia


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