Population 1,040 (2006 census) Local time Saturday 3:36 AM | Postcode(s) 3956 Postal code 3956 Federal division Division of Gippsland | |
Weather 16°C, Wind NE at 19 km/h, 72% Humidity | ||
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
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Map of Meeniyan VIC 3956, Australia
History
The Post Office opened on 16 August 1890 shortly before the railway arrived.
The Town today
The town centre is marked by a wide tree-lined median strip 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.
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.
References
Meeniyan, Victoria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA