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Tynong, Victoria

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Tynong
Victoria
Population326 (2006) [1]
Postcode(s)3813
Elevation135 m (443 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Cardinia
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)McMillan
Localities around Tynong:
Nar Nar Goon North Tynong North Garfield North
Nar Nar Goon Tynong Garfield
Cora Lynn Cora Lynn Iona

Tynong is a town in West Gippsland, Victoria, Australia located in the Shire of Cardinia. The name comes from an Australian Aboriginal phrase meaning "many fish". At the 2006 census, Tynong had a population of 326.[1]

Places of interest include Gumbuya Park, Mill Valley Ranch and Tynong railway station.

Notable for the granodiorite quarried from the township for the construction of the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, picture below were take in the late 70's by a local resident.

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References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Tynong (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-09-15.

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