Newry, Victoria
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Newry | |
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  Newry | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′S 146°53′E / 37.917°S 146.883°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 427 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode | 3859 |
Newry is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Newry - Boisdale Road, northwest of Maffra, in the Shire of Wellington. In 2016 the town had a population of 427.[2] It was named for the town Newry, Ireland.[3]
The first survey of the area was conducted in 1860 by W. Dawson. A fresh survey was conducted in 1861 by C. P. Rafferty, and further surveying was performed by G. Hastings in 1863. The survey by Rafferty set aside occupied land for a township reserve, which was surveyed into blocks by G.T. Jones in 1867. 16 blocks were sold in 1867, and blocks were sold again in 1871.[4]
The Post Office opened on 1 February 1869 as Upper Maffra and was renamed Maffra Upper in 1889 and Newry in 1894.[5] A brick church was built in 1885.
