Hawkesdale, Victoria

Hawkesdale /ˈhɔːksdeɪl/ is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Penshurst-Warrnambool Road. It is in the Shire of Moyne local government area and the federal Division of Wannon. At the 2016 census, Hawkesdale and the surrounding area had a population of 322.[1]

Hawkesdale
Victoria
The Hawkesdale Hotel
Hawkesdale
Coordinates38°06′S 142°19′E
Population322 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3287
Location27 km (17 mi) South of Penshurst
LGA(s)Shire of Moyne
State electorate(s)Polwarth
Federal Division(s)Wannon
The Hawkesdale Pool.

History

Hawkesdale Post Office opened 11 April 1866.[2] The pub was established in 1860.

Community

The town in conjunction with neighbouring township Macarthur has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Mininera & District Football League.

There is an outdoor swimming pool open in the summer months.

Golfers play at the Hawkesdale Golf course.[3]

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References
  1. "2016 Census QuickStats Hawkesdale". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
  3. Golf Select, Hawkesdale, retrieved 11 May 2009



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