Tolmie, Victoria
Tolmie is a small rural town in north-eastern Victoria, Australia. It is located 22 kilometres (14 mi) north-east of Mansfield in the Victorian high country. At the 2011 census, Tolmie had a population of 547.[1]
| Tolmie Victoria | |
|---|---|
 General store | |
  Tolmie | |
| Coordinates | 36°56′S 146°15′E |
| Population | 447 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3723 |
| Elevation | 782 m (2,566 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Mansfield |
| State electorate(s) | Ovens Valley |
| Federal Division(s) | Indi |
The Post Office opened on 1 February 1877 as Wombat, was renamed Tolmie in 1879, and closed in 1971 .[2]
The town is named after Ewen Tolmie who was born in Scotland in 1816 and died at his homestead Dueran in 1883. The town has a few amenities such as the Tolmie Tavern and Hotel which serves food and drinks as well as lodgings for visitors. The town also used to have a general store and petrol station, however it is currently closed. The region surrounding the town is heavily forested, and much of it was devastated during the bushfires in 2006/07..
Each year the town holds an annual community event in February, known as Tolmie Sports. The day includes novelty events and foot races, a dog jump, axemen and horse events plus raffles, many displays and the popular evening bush dance.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tolmie (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
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