Morton Plains, Victoria

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Morton Plains
Victoria
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Morton Plains
Coordinates 36°04′44″S142°53′01″E / 36.07889°S 142.88361°E / -36.07889; 142.88361
Population9 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3482
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Buloke
State electorate(s) Mildura
Federal division(s) Mallee
Localities around Morton Plains:
Birchip West Birchip Narraport
Warmur Morton Plains Thalia
Warmur Watchem Corack

Morton Plains is a locality in the local government area of the Shire of Buloke, Victoria, Australia. [2] A post office opened on 1 August 1864 and was closed on 9 May 1931. [3]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Morton Plains (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 September 2020. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "VEC Locality Finder" (PDF). Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  3. Premier Postal History, Post Office List , retrieved 11 April 2008