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Spotlight on Poowong

Key Points in History

Date Key Point
1862 McDonalds track was an access route that was very influential in having settlers traverse the Strzlecki Ranges.
1874 Farm selection were first taken up.
1878 - 1890 Poowong was a very devout township with 3 churches comprising of; Anglican, Presbyterian and Wesleyan.
1878 Hill settlements established by Danish settlers to the East of Poowong.
1884 A mechanics institute and athenaeum, dating from locally sawn timber was constructed and hosted roller skating for several years.
1892 The Poowong butter factory was opened and livestock was sold through a saleyard attached to the Hotel.
1910 A town progress association was formed and became instrumental in building a swimming pool and a basin of the Bass River