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Hopetoun, Victoria
Hopetoun with a population of 700, is a town which serves as the major service centre for the Southern Mallee area of Victoria, Australia. It is in the Yarriambiack Shire local government area.
The town is named after Lord Hopetoun, Victorian Governor and Australia’s first Governor-General.
Hopetoun is situated 400 km north-west of Melbourne on the Henty Highway . Local attractions include Wyperfeld National Park, Yarriambiac Creek and Lake Corrong.
Last updated: 05-27-2005 21:09:29
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