Kamarooka

Suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
36°28′S 144°20′E / 36.467°S 144.333°E / -36.467; 144.333Population92 (2016 census)[1]Postcode(s)3570LGA(s)State electorate(s)Bendigo EastFederal division(s)

Kamarooka is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia with a small section in the Shire of Loddon.

History

Kamarooka was originally called "Piccaninny Creek Station" after a large pastoral run in the area.[3] It was then renamed "Kamarooka" from an Aboriginal word meaning "Wait a While". In 1901 a Methodist church opened and the public hall was built.[4]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kamarooka (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 January 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Localities Find my electorate: Kamarooka". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Kamarooka | Victorian Places".
  4. ^ "Kamarooka Public Hall | City of Greater Bendigo".
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