Population 281 (2006 census) LGA(s) Shire of Towong Postal code 3707 | Postcode(s) 3707 State electorate(s) Benambra Federal division Division of Indi | |
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Towong is a bounded rural locality of the Shire of Towong local government area in Victoria, Australia. Towong is on the Murray River close to Corryong. At the 2006 census, Towong had a population of 281.
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Map of Towong VIC 3707, Australia
History
Towong Post Office opened on 10 January 1882 and closed in 1994.
Towong Turf Club
Towong is home to the historic Towong Turf Club, hosting thoroughbred horse racing since 1871. Currently Country Racing Victoria schedules two race meetings per year at the venue, the Towong Cup meeting (traditional held in early March) & the Squizzy Taylor Dash meeting (traditional held in late December).
References
Towong, Victoria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA