ATLAS OF AUSTRALIA—1886.
and tJie build) ibfitaiitia!. :
ted positiou of lilis
towi
retarded its <
merci.
>i'Ogress í(
veal's, but tlie esteosi
tlie GippslaD
ided ready means of
mnnicntion witli tko metropoli
to about 25 inclies. Population, 3,073.
SANDPORD.—A towusMp on the Wnnnon River, near its
confluence with tlie Gleuelg, about. 3 miles south-east from Casterton.
Along the banks of tho rivers tlie laud is ricli, and a considerable
amount of settlement has taken place. Farming is the principal
indiistrv. Tlie railway line to Casterton connects it with Portland
and the metropolis. Population, 180.
SANDHUKST.—Sandhurst took its rise in connection with
mining, and ranks among the early inland settlements of the Colony.
"Hushes" to this gold-field followed the discoTeries of 1851. The
diggings, originally known as tho Bendigo, have yielded large
quantities of gold. Sandhurst, now one of the leading towns in
Victoria, is situated on the Beadigo Creek, about 101 miles northwest
fi-om AEdbourne, with which it is connected by railway
s to Echuca, Kerang, Boort, and
line. It also forms the base
Wycheproof. Thf
sected by nnmorons quarti
to a large pro])ortion of t
represents a total value of c
around is largely auriferous, and iuter-
% reefs. Jlining furnishes employment
I po])ulation. Tho machinery in use
Dr £500,000. Some of the mines have
reached a depth of 1,500 and 2,000 feet, and are worked with
remuneratiTe results. The yield of gold for the year 1884, throughout
the mining district of Sandhurst, amounted to 215,747 ozs. There is
much in the general appearance of this city to attract attention; the
buildings are
able share of
mechanics' ini
ial, many of thet 1 possessmg a consider-
1 beauty. A hospital, benevolent asylum,
, and theatre, are ajnong the struotnres
a claim attention. The Botanical Gardens
of a public character which clain
are well laid out, and planted
collection of animals and birds. Numerous industries have arisen
within the town and its neighbourhood. There are foundries,
breweries, tanneries, briok works, carnage works, pottery, stonecuttmg
; they include a
estabhshment, and cordial manufactory. The surrounding
country is occupied for farming purposes, and considerable areas
are under cultivation, the principal product being wheat. Grapes
and other fruit are grown, and large quantities of wine are made.
The average aimnal rainfall amonnts to about 21 inches. In summer,
the heat is frequently veiy great, reaching 100°, and even 117°, but,
during the remaining months of the year, the climate is genial and
pleasant. The mean temperature, over a period of 23 years, is 58-6'='.
Population, 28,153.
SCARSDALE.—(.)u Smythe's Creek, about 17 miles south-west,
by railway line, from BaDarat. The settlement has arisen in connection
with mining, and cultiTation of the soil. Population of town
the railway line to
The gold-workings
>f the land is now
and neighbourhood, 900.
S E B A S T I A N . — A mining township ot
Kerang, about 15 miles north from Sandhurst
are in connection with quartss reefs. Much
occupied for agricultural purposes. Population, 200.
SEBASTOPOIi.—A mining town on the right bank of the
YaiTowee or Leigh River, about 8 miles south ñ-om the Ballarat
Railway Station. JTumerous quartz reefs occur throughout the district;
the alluvial workings have become exhausted. Much of tho land is
occupied for agricultural purposes. It is of a fertile character^ and
produces wheat, oats, barley, hay, and potatoes. Population, 2,500.
SETMOTTR.—Oil the Goulbum River, about 61 miles north by
railway line from Melbourne. The country in the immediate vicinity
is of an undulating character, and, in some places, mountainous. The
soil is of a veiy good quality, especially on the flats extending back
from the river, and produces large crops of wheat. Tho Goulbum,
in this part of its course, is a rapid stream, and of little or no importance
as a means of conveying produce. A flour-mill, breivery, tannery,
and sawmills, have risen in the neighbowhood. The avei-age annual
rainfaU amounts to about 2-1 inches. Population, 840.
SHELPORD.—Near tho right bank of tho Tarrowee River,
about 24 miles west-north-west fi'om Geelong. The land in the neighbourhood
is of a fertile character, especially on the banks of the river,
and is largely occupied lor pastond purposes. Population, 120.
S H E P P A B T O N . — A township on the right bank of the
Goulbum River, about 40 miles east^south-east from Echuca. The
country around, which consists to a large extent of plains, lightly
timbered with bos, pine, and acacia scrub, is extensively settled upon.
The soil is of a fertile chai-acter, and suitable to tho growth of
cereals. Large quantities of wheat are produced eveiy year. The
chief obstacle to success in agriculture, is the insufficiency of tho
rainfall, which only reaches a mean annual average of 17-5 inclies,
over a period of 8 years. Population, 1,090.
SKIPTON.—On Mount Emu Creek, an affluent of the Hopkins
River, about 30 miles west-south-west from Ballarat. There is a large
amount of settlement in the district. Grazing, daiiy-farming, and
agi-iculture engage attention. Population, 108.
SMEATON.—A township on the Bullarook Creek, about 7
miles north-east from Cres>vick. The country is extensively settled
upon for fanning and grazing. Gold occui's in the immediate vicinity,
and a considerable amount of mining is cai-ried on. Population,
245.
S M T T H E S D A l i E . — O n Smythe's Creek, about 12 miles southwest
from Ballarat. Settlement has taken place chiefly in connection
with mining. The auriferous land is estimated to embrace an area of
nearly 8 square miles, and contains numerous quartz reefs. Tho
workings are largely alluvial in character. A branch railway from
Ballarat connects it w-ith that town and the metropolis. Popidation,
685.
S O R R E N T O . — w a t e r i n g township on the southern shore
of Port Phillip Bay, about 40 miles south from Melboarae. It stands
on a narrow strip of land, with a beach on the south side facing
Bass Strait,- and is a favourite place of resort, in summer, for
pleasure-seekers and frequenters of the seaside. The first attempt to
colonize Victoria was made on this part of the shore of Port Phillip
Bay. Here Colonel David Collins lauded iu 1803, with the view of
establishing a penal settlement. The unsuitability of the position
caused its subsequent abandonment. Population, 24i3.
S T A N L E Y . — A mining township near the source of the Ninemile
Creek, about 6 miles south-east from Beechworth. The countiy
is of a mountainous character, and contains numerous quartz reefs.
The land is fertile, and covered with extensive forests. Tijnbercutting
is an important industry. Mining in the vicinity includes
both quartz and alluvial workings. Stanley lies on the northern
slope of the Dingle Range at an elevation of over 2,000 feet above
the level of tho sea. The climate in winter is cold, with falls of
snow occasionally. Population, 236.
ST. ARNAUD.-This town is situated on the St. Arnaud
Creek, about 42 miles north-west, in a straight line, from Maryborough.
A large amount of mining is carried on in the neighbourhood.
The snn-ounding country is auriferous in character, and
intersected by ninnerous quartz reefs. Silver occurs in the vicinity,
and a considerable quantity has been raised. The land is extensively
settled upon for farming and grazing purposes. Wheat, oats, barley,
and hay, are among the principal products. Observations, coveiing
a period of five yeai-s, give an annual average rainfall of about 19
inches. The railway line to Donald connects it with Melbourne.
Population, 2,629.
STAWELli.—Siawoll, the centre of a large and important
mining district, is situated on Pleasant Ci-eek, about 19 miles northwest
from Ararat. The rich nature of some of the gold-bearing
country, has led to a large amount of settlement iu the vicinity.
Parcels of stone from some of the workings have yielded at the rate of
2,500ozs. of gold to the ton. Over 1,000 men are employed in connection
with the mines, and machinery for crushing the stone. The
surrounding country is largely settled upon by farmers, who find a
ready market for their produce in the to;vn. Wheat, oats, and hay,
are extensively grown. Climate and soO suit the cultivation of the
grape, and the area occupied by vineyards is rapidly increasing.
Some distance to the south-west lie the Grampian Mountains, in which
occur extensive deposits of freestone, of a veiy fine quality for building
purposes. The railway line to Dimboola connects it with the metropolis.
The rainfall shows an annual average of about 20i inches.
Population, 7,3'tS.
STEIGXITZ.—Near the source of Sutherland's Creek, a tributary
of the Jloorarbool Eiver, about 22 miles north-north-west from
Geelong. The gold-bearing country in the vicinity has been estimated
to cover an area of 5 square miles, and over 200 distinct C[uart7, reefs
are known. Population, 275.
STRADBROKE.—()ii the right bank of Morriman's Creek,
about 14 miles south from Sale. Tho countiy around is occupied to
some extent for agricultural purposes. Po]nilation, 103.
S T R A T F O R D . — A township on the loft bank of tbe Avon
River, about 10 miles north from Sale, The land in the neighbourhood
is occupied for farming and gnizing purposes. Hop-growing is
carried on extensively in the vicinity, nod also on tho Perry River, a
few miles to the east. Populntion, 424.
S T R A T H P I E 1 . D S A T E . — N e a r the junction of Sheepwash
and Emu Creeks, tributaries of the Campiuspo River, about 6 miles
south-east from Sandhurst. The settlers in the neighbourhood
are engaged in cultivation of the soil, wheat being one of the
principal producte. Largo quantities of grapes are groivn. Popula-
VICTORIA.
STUARTMIIrL.—Situ;
miles north-uorth-west fi-om
traversed by numerous ranges
slopes and valleys, is iindov t
adjacent gold-n
1 St
Th
ifilhni Creek, about 23
suiTounding counti-y is
of the land, embracing tho
. Population, including the
S t T N B U R T . - A to>rnship on thee rriig ht bank ot Jackson's
Creek, a tributary of the Salt Water River, about 2'i. miles north-west
by railway line from Melbourne. Tho surrounding country is extensively
settled upon, and devoted chiefly to farming jnirposes. Large
quantities of grapes mid other fruit are grown. Population, 457.
S W A N HIIL.—On the Murray River, immetliately below
Pental Island, about 34 miles north-north-west from Kerang. The
plains, which extend back from the river, are largely occupied for
pastoral purposes; Wlieat, oats, and barley, are among the agricultui
al products of the district. Swan Hill is an important stoppingplace
for steamers trading on the Murray. The exports for 1884, at
this port, represented a value of £26,489, while the imports, for the
same year, amounted to £91,233. Population, 288.
TALBOT.—Talbcit, ii town of some importance, is situated on
Back Creek, about 9 miles south from Maryborough. A considerable
amount of mining is carried on in tho district, the workings being for
the most ])art of aji alluvial character. The surrounding conntiy is
extensively settled upon by farmers, and the area placed under cultivation
each year is steadily increasing. Wheat and oats are among the
principal products. The to>vn possesses a hospital and other institutions
of a ))ublic character. Several manufacturing industries have
1 the There c niDs, ery, and
soap and candle works. Railway communication with the meti-opolis
is either by way of Maryborough nnd Castlemaine, or through Ballarat
and Geelong. Population, 2,318.
TALLAROOK.—On the Dabyminga Creek, a tributary of the
Goulbnrn River, about 56 miles north, by railway line, from Melbourne.
A oonsidcrable amount of settlement has taken place in the
district. The laud is of a fertile character, and suitable for agriculture
and grazing. Timber is cut in the adjacent forests, and sent to
other parts of the colony. Population, 151.
TARADALE.—Tai-adale is situated near the junction of Back
Greek and the Coliban River, about 10 miles south-east, by railway
line, from Castlemaine. Mining in this portion of the district extends
over an area of about 22 square milesj quartz reefs are numerous,
some of tbem being very rich. Agricultursd settlement is rapidly
increasing. To the west the country becomes mountainous, the ranges,
in this part, separating the basins of the Loddon and Campaspe Rivei-s.
The raihvaj- lino to Echuca, which here crosses tho valley and creek
on an elevated viaduct, connects it with Melbourne. Population, 1,4GG.
TARILTA.—Near the left bank of tho Loddon Rivei-, about
8 miles south fi-om Castlemaine, and 2J miles south-east fi'om Guildford
Railway Station. Population, 179.
T A R N A G U L L A . — A mining township, situated in tho valley
of the Loddon River, about 25 miles west from Sandhui-st, and 9
miles north-east from Dunolly Railway Station,
reofs, many of which are noted for their richn
extensively settled upon, and a considerable ar
can-ied on. Population, 886.
TARRAVILLE.—iiituated near the ei
The land is no
nt of cultivation
of the Tai
River, about 43 miles south-south-\vest from Sale. Settlement has
taken ))lace iu the neighbourhood for agricultural pui-poses. Popula-
T A R R A W I N G E E . - ( ii, ihe left bank of Hodgson's Creek, a
tributary of the Ovens Eiver, and 11 miles west from Beechworth.
Settlement has taken place in tho vicinity, in connection with cultivation
of the soO. A branch railway h'om tho Norch-eastera 'I'runk
Line counecta it with the metropolis. Population, 79.
TATURA.—Ill the valley of the (Soulburn, about U miles from
the left bank, and 36 miles south-east from Echuca. The district is
an agricultural one. A branch line from Toolamba connects it ^vith
tho railway system of the colony. Population, 200.
TEESDALE.—On tho Native Uut Crock, a tributary of tho
Bar\vou River, about 20 miles west-noi-th-wost from Geolong. The
land in the neighbourhood is occupied for pastoral and agi-icultural
purposes. Papulation, 181.
TERANG.—Sitiuik'.l near the northern shore of Lako Terang,
about 28 m
bracing an
tion, 57!5.
b-east fi'Om Wan-uambool. The dist
10 lake, which ia a fine sheet of frei
ibout 280 aci'es, is well stocked mth fish. Popi
iefly
T I M O R . ning township on Bet Bet Crock, about 5 miles
north from Maryborough. 'J'he settlers on tho banks of the creek,
and on the VVareek Plains, are engaged iu farming. Population,
including adjucent diggings, 696.
TOONGABBIE.—Near tho sourcc of the Eosediilo Creek, a
tributaiy of the La Trobe River, about 25 miles west from Sale. The
laud is occupied largely for gi'aziiig jjurposes. Population, 137.
T R A P A L G A R . -A small township on the Gippslftnd Railway
Lino, about 6 miles west-south-west from .\Ioe. The settlers in the
neighboui'hood are chietty engaged in agriculture. To the uorth, the
lUt into extensive marshes, known as the Moe Swamp.
Popi
T R A R A I G O N . — '
the La Trobe River, al
A large amount of settle
land is of a fertile chara
le Ti-aralgon Creek, a tributary ot
30 miles west-scnitli-west from Sale,
bus taken place in the locality. The
ind suited to gi-azing and agi-iculture.
Wheat, oats, barley, and potatoes are among the chief products of
the district. Mining is carried on to some extent in tho vicinity. The
Gippsland Railway Lie
TRENTHAM.—Siliu
Dividing Range, a short di
River, about 30 miles enstaround
is of a mountain
3 through it. Population, 338.
•<1 on the northern slope of the Great
•ance fi-om the source of the Coliban
orth-east from Ballarat. The country
IS character, and thickly timbered.
I t lies at an elevation of 2,264 feot above the level of the sea, and
possesses a bracing and healthy climate. The settlers in the district
are engaged in fai-ming. A branch lino to Daylesford connects it with
the railway system of tho colony. Population, 252.
TYLDEN.—A township on the Little Coliban River, about 22
agricQl-
, situated
miles south-south-oast from Castlemaine. The district is
tural one, tho soil being of a very fertile character. Minin
on to some extent in the neighbourhood. The branch rail
Daylesford ijasses near it. Population, 201.
VAUGHAN.—On the right bauk of the Loddon Hiv
a short distance below the confluence with it of Fryer's Crook, about
7 miles south fi'om Castlemaine. Mining for gold is tho principal
industry of the neighbourhood. Population, 390.
V I O L E T TOWN.—A township on the Honeysuckle Creek,
a tributary of the Goulbum Eiver, about 11 miles north-east from
Buroa. Tho settlers in tho district are engaged, for the most part, in
grazing and farming. The railway line to Wodonga passes through
with the metropolis. Popu-
WABDAXLAH.—Near the left bank of Bruce's Cii
tributary of the Barwon Eiver, about M miles north-west
Geelong. The surrounding country is occupied chiefly for g
purposes. The railway line from Geelong to Ballarat passes n
WAHGUNYAH.—C)i
about 80 miles north-north
. agrie turai and
the left bank of the Murray River,
west fi-om Beechworth. The district
!. The grape is cultivated in
i-flilway from the North-eastern Trunk
!.
Population, 452.
J town situated on Stringer's Creek, a
•,
about 36 miles west-north-west from
Line connect« it xrith Melbourne.W A L H A I L A . — A mining
tributary of the Aberfeldy River,Sale. Tho suri-ounding country is mountainous,
reaching an elevation of from 500 to 1,000 feet,
reefs are found in the neighbourhood; many of
rich character, and have yielded large quantitiei
has been sncoessfully carried on in the locality si
tion, 1,614.
ranges
of gold. Mining
ce 1868. Popula.
W A L L A N WALLAN.—Near the source of the Meixi >ten-i
Creek, about 30 miles north from Melbourne. The land around is
occupied for agricultural and pastoral purposes. Tho railway line
to Wodonga passes immediately to tho east of it. Population, 243.
W A N D I L I G O N G . -
tributai-y of tho Ovens Eiver, abo
Beechworth. Some of the workii
the gold is, for the most part, obt
to a large extent mountainous, be
north from St. Bernard .Mount i
ng township on Jlorso's Creek, a
it 35 miles south-south-east from
gs are alluvial in character, but
lined fi'om qunrtz reefs. Though
ng traversed by spui-s extending
is the o f .
the Great Dividi
> amount of settlement, chiefly f<
Population,
the
agricultural and pastoral purposes.
W A N G A R A T T A . —Situated at the junction of the liing
and Uvons Rivers, about 21 miles west in a straight line from Beechworth.
The district is an agricultural one, and a large amount
of settlement has taken place. The principal products are wheat and
other cereals. Tobacco and hops are cultivated to some extent.
Gnipes and other fruits grow readily. The North-eastern Trunk
Railway Lino passes through it, and provides communication with
Melbourne. There i« a hospital in the town, and other institutions of
a public character. Several of tho buildings are substantial, and
possess some architectural beauty. In the vicinity have arisen flourmills,
breweries, foundries, a tannery, and tobacco factory. The mean
annual rainfall amounts to about 21i inches. Populatpion, I,.i31.