Kamarooka
Kamarooka is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia with a small section in the Shire of Loddon.
| Kamarooka Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Population | 92 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3570 |
| LGA(s) | |
| State electorate(s) | Bendigo East |
| Federal division(s) | |
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
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kamarooka (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- "Localities Find my electorate: Kamarooka". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- "Kamarooka | Victorian Places".
- "Kamarooka Public Hall | City of Greater Bendigo".
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