Rheola, Victoria
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Rheola Victoria |
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 Rheola
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| Coordinates | 36°39′06″S 143°41′54″E / 36.65167°S 143.69833°ECoordinates: 36°39′06″S 143°41′54″E / 36.65167°S 143.69833°E |
| Population | 316 (2011 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3517 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Loddon |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
| Federal Division(s) | Murray |
Rheola is a locality in central Victoria, Australia. At the 2011 census, Rheola and the surrounding area had a population of 316. Originally called the 'Berlin Rush' or 'Berlin field' after gold nuggets were found. It is part of Victoria's 'Golden Triangle,' which contains some of the world's richest gold fields. Some of the gold nuggets found in these fields include the Welcome Stranger, Hand of Faith, and the Blanche Barkly. The Viscount Canterbury, Viscountess Canterbury and Precious were all found in the gold field at Rheola.
Nearby locations are the towns of Inglewood (birthplace of Sir Reginald Ansett), Moliagul (birthplace of The Flying Doctors, Reverend John Flynn) and Melville Caves located in the Kooyoora State Park.
The district is known for its annual Easter Monday Charity Carnival which began in 1871.
Rheola is within the Loddon Shire, located 60 kilometers west of Bendigo. Nearby districts include: Kingower, Arnold, Llanelly, Murphys Creek, Moliagul, Logan, Wehla and the Kooyoora State Park. Nearby towns include: Inglewood, Wedderburn, St Arnaud and Dunolly.
Rheola, like its neighbouring districts, was originally founded as gold mining village during the gold rush in the second half of the 19th century. Originally named 'Berlin' (earlier called Byr Lyn or Bervie) the mining village was based near Kangderaar Creek which runs though the area.
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