Another Jigidi for….. in the series of caches to highlight the many towns, Villages, Hamlets, localities and Crossroads around Victoria. This series is based on a series of caches in S.A. by local cacher adelaideram with other in the series by Jamms SA.
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Tooradin Village is located about 65km from the city CBD Early History and European Settlement. Here are some interesting facts.
Aboriginal Origins
The name Tooradin is derived from the Aboriginal term "too-roo-dun," referring to a swamp monster or bunyip.
Early Exploration
The explorer William Hovell visited the area in 1827, noting evidence of sealers' camps at the time.
Cattle Stations
In 1839, European settlers established cattle runs and began draining swamps.
Tooradin Run
The Tooradin Run, a large area of 16,000 acres, was taken up in 1840.
Township Survey
The township was surveyed around 1854, with early land sales taking place in 1869.
1870s Growth
The 1870s saw the development of Tooradin as a village and port, with the establishment of a depot for road construction materials.
Key Buildings
The Tooradin Inn (later the Tooradin Hotel) was built in 1869, and a store and post office followed in 1875.
Railway Connection
The railway arrived in 1888, initially as part of the Dandenong-Port Albert line, facilitating the transport of goods and produce.
Fishing and Agriculture
Tooradin became known for its fishing industry and its role in transporting local produce, cattle, and sheep to Melbourne.
Sporting Reputation
The town's fishing, quail shooting, deer shooting, and cycling activities contributed to its reputation as a "Sportsman's Paradise".
Sawtell's Inlet
Flood gates were constructed over Sawtell's Inlet in 1904 to manage flooding in the Koo-Wee-Rup Swamp.
RACV Connection
Tooradin is also associated with the early history of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), with some accounts suggesting the idea for the club originated during a breakdown in Tooradin in 1903.
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