Wannon River

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Wannon
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Wannon River at Cavendish
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Map of Glenelg and Wannon river basins, in western Victoria
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria (Australia)
Region Victorian Midlands (IBRA), Western District
Local government areas Southern Grampians, Glenelg
Town Cavendish
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Wiiliam, Grampians Range
  locationnortheast of Dunkeld
  coordinates 37°35′37″S142°27′29″E / 37.59361°S 142.45806°E / -37.59361; 142.45806
  elevation256 m (840 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Glenelg River
  location
near Casterton
  coordinates
37°36′50″S141°25′34″E / 37.61389°S 141.42611°E / -37.61389; 141.42611 Coordinates: 37°36′50″S141°25′34″E / 37.61389°S 141.42611°E / -37.61389; 141.42611
  elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Length220 km (140 mi)
Basin features
River system Glenelg Hopkins catchment
Waterfalls Wannon, Nigretta
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The Wannon River, a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment, is located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.

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Name

The name of the river "is believed to have been obtained by Major Mitchell from the local Jardwadjali people". [2]

Location and features

The Wannon River rises below Mount William, part of the Grampians Range in the Grampians National Park. The river flows generally south, initially towards Dunkeld, and then north by west and then west, through the town of Cavendish before heading south to the settlement of Wannon. From here the river flows west towards Casterton where it reaches its confluence with the Glenelg River. The Wannon is joined by twelve tributaries including the Dundas River. The river descends 214 metres (702 ft) over its 188-kilometre (117 mi) course. [1] [3]

The Henty Brothers found that the river played a significant role in the early settlement of the area surrounding the Wannon River.[ citation needed ] Also of note was the situation of the Mokanger Station, in Cavendish, purchased by Thomas and Andrew Chirnside in 1842.[ citation needed ]

The main land use along the river is production of sheep for wool. Other land uses include production of sheep for prime lambs and cattle for beef.[ citation needed ]

Wannon Falls and Nigretta Falls, both waterfalls of note, are found on the river approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Hamilton. These tourist attractions have facilities for visitors. [4] During the 1880s, impressionist painter Louis Buvelot painted many scenes around the falls and the river.

The Division of Wannon, an Australian Electoral Division, is named after the river. The Division was held from 1955 until 1983 by former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Map of Wannon River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Profile of the electoral division of Wannon (Vic)". Australian Electoral Commission. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  3. "Wannon Basin". Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority. Retrieved 11 May 2009.
  4. "Waterfalls". Southern Grampians Shire Council. Retrieved 23 May 2008.

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