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{{Use Australian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox Australian place
{{Infobox Australian place
| type = town
| type = town
| name = Meredith
| name = Meredith
| state = vic
| state = vic
| image = MeredithMidlandHighway.JPG
| image = MeredithMidlandHighway.JPG
| caption = Main street
| caption = Main street
| lga = Golden Plains Shire
| lga = Golden Plains Shire
| lga2 = Shire of Moorabool
| lga2 = Shire of Moorabool
| postcode = 3333
| postcode = 3333
| pop = 738
| pop = 821
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2011}}
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}}
| pop_footnotes=<ref name="ABS"/>
| pop_footnotes = <ref name="ABS"/>
| use_lga_map = yes
| use_lga_map = yes
| coordinates = {{coord|37|50|0|S|144|04|0|E|display=inline,title}}
| latd =37 |latm =50 |lats =0
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Eureka|Eureka]]
| longd =144 |longm =04 |longs =0
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Buninyong|Buninyong]]
| fedgov = [[Division of Ballarat|Ballarat]]
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| dist1 = 94
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| fedgov = [[Division of Ballarat|Ballarat]]
| dir1 = W
| fedgov2 = [[Division of Corangamite|Corangamite]]
| dist1 = 106
| location1 = [[Melbourne]]
| dir1 = W
| dist2 = 45
| dir2 = NW
| location1= [[Melbourne]]
| dist2 = 45
| location2 = [[Geelong]]
| dir2 = NW
| dist3 = 42
| dir3 = SE
| location2= [[Geelong]]
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| location3 = [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]]
| dist3 = 42
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| near-nw = [[Cargerie, Victoria|Cargerie]]
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| dir3 = SE
| location3= [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]]
| near-n = [[Elaine, Victoria|Elaine]]<br />[[Morrisons, Victoria|Morrisons]]
| near-nw = [[Cargerie, Victoria|Cargerie]]
| near-ne = [[Durdidwarrah, Victoria|Durdidwarrah]]
| near-n = [[Elaine, Victoria|Elaine]]<br />[[Morrisons, Victoria|Morrisons]]
| near-w = [[Mount Mercer, Victoria|Mount Mercer]]
| near-ne = [[Durdidwarrah, Victoria|Durdidwarrah]]
| near-e = [[Steiglitz, Victoria|Steiglitz]]<br />[[She Oaks, Victoria|She Oaks]]
| near-w = [[Mount Mercer, Victoria|Mount Mercer]]
| near-sw = [[Shelford, Victoria|Shelford]]
| near-e = [[Steiglitz, Victoria|Steiglitz]]<br />[[She Oaks, Victoria|She Oaks]]
| near-s = [[Bamganie, Victoria|Bamganie]]
| near-sw = [[Shelford, Victoria|Shelford]]
| near-se = [[Lethbridge, Victoria|Lethbridge]]
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| near-s = [[Bamganie, Victoria|Bamganie]]
| near-se = [[Lethbridge, Victoria|Lethbridge]]
}}
}}
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'''Meredith''' is a town in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia, located on the [[Midland Highway (Victoria)|Midland Highway]] between [[Ballarat]] and [[Geelong]]. At the {{CensusAU|2011}}, Meredith had a population of 738.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2011 AUS | id = SSC20877
| name = Meredith (State Suburb)
| quick = on
| accessdate = 9 December 2014
}}</ref>


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'''Meredith''' is a town in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia, located on the [[Midland Highway (Victoria)|Midland Highway]] between [[Ballarat]] and [[Geelong]], in the local government area of the [[Golden Plains Shire]]. At the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Meredith had a population of 788.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2016 AUS | id = SSC21645 | name = Meredith (State Suburb) | quick = on | accessdate = 9 July 2017}}</ref>
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==History==


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== History ==
Meredith Post Office opened on 1 November 1854 <ref name = "a">{{Citation
The town was surveyed in 1851–52. The town is believed to be named in honour of Captain Charles Meredith.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/meredith-and-meredith-shire|title=Meredith and Meredith Shire {{!}} Victorian Places|website=www.victorianplaces.com.au|access-date=2018-12-25}}</ref>
| last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | accessdate = 2008-04-11 }}</ref> and the railway came to the town with the opening of the [[Geelong–Ballarat railway line|Geelong-Ballarat line]] in 1862,<ref name=rg>{{cite web

|url=http://www.railgeelong.com/lineguide/geelong
Meredith Post Office opened on 1 November 1854<ref name="a">{{Citation | last = Phoenix Auctions History | title = Post Office List | url = http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*Meredith* | accessdate = 25 February 2021 }}</ref> and the railway came to the town with the opening of the [[Geelong–Ballarat railway line|Geelong-Ballarat line]] in 1862,<ref name="rg">{{cite web|url=http://www.railgeelong.com/lineguide/geelong|title=Rail Geelong – Geelong Line Guide|publisher=www.railgeelong.com|accessdate=2008-04-23}}</ref> with the [[Meredith railway station, Victoria|local railway station]] opened soon after. Now only grain and freight trains use the line.
|title=Rail Geelong - Geelong Line Guide
|publisher=www.railgeelong.com
|accessdate=2008-04-23
}}</ref> with the [[Meredith railway station, Victoria|local railway station]] opened soon after. Now only grain and freight trains use the line.


[[Darra, Meredith|Darra]], a house and stone cottage at 490 Slate Quarry Road, is listed on the [[Victorian Heritage Register]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/places/result_detail/834 | title=Darra (H0268) | publisher=[[Heritage Victoria]] | work=[[Victorian Heritage Register]] | accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref>
[[Darra, Meredith|Darra]], a house and stone cottage at 490 Slate Quarry Road, is listed on the [[Victorian Heritage Register]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/places/result_detail/834 | title=Darra (H0268) | publisher=[[Heritage Victoria]] | work=[[Victorian Heritage Register]] | accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref>


==Meredith today==
==Governance==

The Meredith Road District (an early form of local government in Victoria) was established on 30 June 1863, and was redesignated as a shire on 28 April 1871. It absorbed Steiglitz Borough in 1881, and in turn was absorbed by Bannockburn Shire on 15 September 1915.

On 18 May 1993 part of Bannockburn Shire (including Meredith) was amalgamated with part of Barrabool Shire, and with Bellarine Rural City, Corio Shire, Geelong City, Geelong West City , Newtown City & South Barwon City, to form the local government area of Greater Geelong City.

== Present day ==
Meredith has been host to the [[Meredith Music Festival]] since 1991,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.standard.net.au/story/796993/meredith-music-festival/ | title=Meredith Music Festival | work=The Standard | date=30 November 2011 | accessdate=7 July 2014 | author=Neal, Matt}}</ref> and is also the closest locale to the [[Golden Plains Festival]].


Meredith has been host to the [[Meredith Music Festival]] since 1991.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.standard.net.au/story/796993/meredith-music-festival/ | title=Meredith Music Festival | work=The Standard | date=30 November 2011 | accessdate=7 July 2014 | author=Neal, Matt}}</ref>
Golfers play at the course of the Meredith Golf Club on the Midland Highway.<ref name = "golf">{{Citation | author= Golf Select | title = Meredith | url = http://www.golfselect.com.au/armchair/courseView.aspx?course_id=1028 | accessdate = 2009-05-11 }}</ref>


Established in 1911, the Meredith Rural Fire Brigade (MRFB) has served to protect Meredith and surrounding areas from fires and other emergencies for over 100 years. The brigade consists entirely of volunteers. The MRFB's newest appliance is a 3.4C Heavy Tanker, which was bought through fundraising by [[Country Fire Authority|CFA]] members and the [[Victoria State Government|Victorian Government]].
Golfers play at the course of the Meredith Golf Club on the Midland Highway.<ref name = "golf">{{Citation | author= Golf Select | title = Meredith | url = http://www.golfselect.com.au/armchair/courseView.aspx?course_id=1028 | accessdate = 2009-05-11 }}</ref>


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== References ==
The Meredith Rural Fire Brigade has a long and proud history serving the Meredith and District areas for over 100 years, established in 1911 the Meredith Rural Fire Brigade is 100% Voluntary and protects the community from all types of fires and emergencies. The MRFB's newest appliance which is a 3.4C Heavy Tanker was bought through fundraising by its dedicated members and the kind assistance of both the Victorian State Liberal Government and Country Fire Authority.
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== External links ==
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{{Towns in Golden Plains Shire}}
{{Towns in Golden Plains Shire}}
{{Towns in Moorabool Shire}}
{{Towns in Moorabool Shire}}
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[[Category:Towns in Victoria (Australia)]]
[[Category:Towns in Victoria (state)]]
[[Category:1854 establishments in Australia]]

Latest revision as of 14:42, 31 March 2024

Meredith
Victoria
Main street
Meredith is located in Golden Plains Shire
Meredith
Meredith
Coordinates37°50′0″S 144°04′0″E / 37.83333°S 144.06667°E / -37.83333; 144.06667
Population821 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3333
Location
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)Eureka
Federal division(s)Ballarat
Localities around Meredith:
Cargerie Elaine
Morrisons		 Durdidwarrah
Mount Mercer Meredith Steiglitz
She Oaks
Shelford Bamganie Lethbridge

Meredith is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Midland Highway between Ballarat and Geelong, in the local government area of the Golden Plains Shire. At the 2016 census, Meredith had a population of 788.[1]

History[edit]

The town was surveyed in 1851–52. The town is believed to be named in honour of Captain Charles Meredith.[2]

Meredith Post Office opened on 1 November 1854[3] and the railway came to the town with the opening of the Geelong-Ballarat line in 1862,[4] with the local railway station opened soon after. Now only grain and freight trains use the line.

Darra, a house and stone cottage at 490 Slate Quarry Road, is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.[5]

Governance[edit]

The Meredith Road District (an early form of local government in Victoria) was established on 30 June 1863, and was redesignated as a shire on 28 April 1871. It absorbed Steiglitz Borough in 1881, and in turn was absorbed by Bannockburn Shire on 15 September 1915.

On 18 May 1993 part of Bannockburn Shire (including Meredith) was amalgamated with part of Barrabool Shire, and with Bellarine Rural City, Corio Shire, Geelong City, Geelong West City , Newtown City & South Barwon City, to form the local government area of Greater Geelong City.

Present day[edit]

Meredith has been host to the Meredith Music Festival since 1991,[6] and is also the closest locale to the Golden Plains Festival.

Golfers play at the course of the Meredith Golf Club on the Midland Highway.[7]

Established in 1911, the Meredith Rural Fire Brigade (MRFB) has served to protect Meredith and surrounding areas from fires and other emergencies for over 100 years. The brigade consists entirely of volunteers. The MRFB's newest appliance is a 3.4C Heavy Tanker, which was bought through fundraising by CFA members and the Victorian Government.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Meredith (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Meredith and Meredith Shire | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
  3. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 25 February 2021
  4. ^ "Rail Geelong – Geelong Line Guide". www.railgeelong.com. Retrieved 23 April 2008.
  5. ^ "Darra (H0268)". Victorian Heritage Register. Heritage Victoria. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  6. ^ Neal, Matt (30 November 2011). "Meredith Music Festival". The Standard. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  7. ^ Golf Select, Meredith, retrieved 11 May 2009

External links[edit]

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