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Service UpdatesSpotlight on Tarwin Lower
Key Points in History
| Date | Key Point |
| 1800's |
The Tarwin river was a boundary for the original Aboriginal inhabitants, the Bunurong Tribe lived to the West and the brataualong tribe of the Kurnai people to the East of the river. |
| 1840 | The Tarwin river was reached by an Explorer named Anderson who was a settler from the Western Port District. |
| 1842 | Cattle being moved from Melbourne to Port Arthur were rested at Tarwin Pastoral run for the good grassland. |
| 1852 | The Tarwin Run was acquired by George Black who eventually controlled several adjoining runs. |
| 1870 | Selections begin |
| 1880's | River first snagged to alleviate flooding |
| 1889 | School was opened |
| 1892 | Butter factory established |
| 1890's | Saleyards built |