Towong, Victoria
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Towong Memorial Hall
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 Towong
Location in Shire of Towong, Victoria
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| Coordinates | 36°07′34″S 147°59′13″E / 36.12611°S 147.98694°ECoordinates: 36°07′34″S 147°59′13″E / 36.12611°S 147.98694°E |
| Population | 281 (2006 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3707 |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Towong |
| State electorate(s) | Benambra |
| Federal Division(s) | Indi |
Towong is a bounded rural locality of the Shire of Towong local government area in Victoria, Australia. Towong is on the Murray River close to Corryong. At the 2006 census, Towong had a population of 281.
Towong Post Office opened on 10 January 1882 and closed in 1994.
Towong is home to the historic Towong Turf Club, hosting thoroughbred horse racing since 1871. Currently Country Racing Victoria schedules two race meetings per year at the venue, the Towong Cup meeting (traditional held in early March) & the Squizzy Taylor Dash meeting (traditional held in late December).
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