36-471: Baynton may refer to: Places [ edit ] Baynton, Victoria Baynton House , Coulston, Wiltshire, England Baynton and Baynton West, suburbs of Karratha, Western Australia Other uses [ edit ] Baynton (surname) See also [ edit ] Bayntun (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
72-492: A Heritage Place on the Australian National Heritage List . This industrial boom led to a rapidly expanding population, from 26 inhabitants in 1854 to 4789 during the peak year of 1871. More than 80 pubs /hotels serviced the needs of the town, but it is rumoured that many more sly-grog shops , wine shanties, and beer houses, circumventing licensing laws existed in the area. An iron bridge was constructed over
108-826: A baseball team, the Rich River Mariners, who played in the Goulburn Valley Baseball League. The team disbanded in 2006. Echuca has a horse racing club , the Echuca Racing Club, which schedules around twelve race meetings a year including the Echuca Cup meeting in March. Echuca Harness Racing Club conducts regular meetings at its racetrack in the town. Golfers play at the Echuca Back Nine Golf Course on Eyre and McKenzie Streets. In 2006,
144-481: A race with a stranger to the district, and when he won, they two went for a drink. The stranger then stepped out to check his horse, but did not return, stealing the faster horse, and disappearing from the district. He was later found to be none other than Ned Kelly. Baynton township developed in the 1860s and the Post Office opened on 24 January 1867, closing in 1959. At its height as an identifiable town, Baynton
180-647: A state secondary college, was formed in 2006 by the amalgamation of Echuca Technical College and Echuca High School. St. Joseph's College, a Catholic co-ed secondary school, occupies the site of a former Brigidine convent that opened in 1886. Moama Anglican Grammar School, just over the border in New South Wales, also attracts students from Echuca. Bendigo TAFE has a campus in Echuca, offering education up to diploma level in various fields. The town has two Australian rules football clubs. The Murray Bombers competes in
216-481: A steam engine in use from 1906), PS Canberra (built 1913) and PV Pride of the Murray (built 1924 as a logging barge C24 ) operating from Riverboat Dock, a short distance downstream from the main wharf. These vessels conduct four to six 1-hour cruises daily, while Emmylou offers lunch, dinner, and scenic cruises. There are also a number of privately owned paddle steamers in Echuca, including PS Hero, PS Henry Charles, and
252-668: Is a city on the banks of the Murray River and Campaspe River in Victoria , Australia . The border town of Moama is adjacent on the northern side of the Murray River in New South Wales . Echuca is the administrative centre and largest settlement in the Shire of Campaspe . As of the 2021 census , Echuca had a population of 15,056, and the population of the combined Echuca and Moama townships
288-415: Is a locality in central Victoria , Australia . Baynton is approximately 20 km (12 mi) north-east of Kyneton , and 20 km (12 mi) north-west of Lancefield . Baynton's elevation varies from 450 to 650 metres (1,475–2,130 ft) above sea level, and rainfall averages 675 millimetres (26.6 in) per annum. Agriculturally the region produces wool, lamb, beef and wine. Baynton
324-514: Is also located nearby. Situated at the junction of the Murray and Campaspe Rivers, Echuca lies on the Northern Plains Grassland . It is flood prone. In Yorta Yorta, the name Echuca translates as “meeting of the waters”. Echuca has a cold semi-arid climate ( BSk ) with Mediterranean climate ( Csa ) tendencies, with warm to hot, dry summers and cool to cold winters that are quite cloudy. The local newspaper, The Riverine Herald
360-399: Is home to several wineries, and tourism has become an important component of the region's economy. Baynton is named after an early pioneer of the area, Dr. Thomas Baynton, whose extensive station was named 'Darlington', and although the original homestead no longer remains, Darlington remains a significant local property. The Baynton area was previously occupied by Aboriginal people, and was
396-604: Is housed at the State Library Victoria . Local resident J.B. Thomson alleged he joined Burke and Wills with the intention of travelling to northern Australia, but abandoned the party in Echuca , describing the expedition as 'reckless and bound to failure'. Bushranger Ned Kelly is fabled to have stolen a horse from the public house opposite the Baynton Racecourse. Local legend says the horse's owner, J.B. Thomson bet on
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#1732852065239432-564: Is published by McPherson Media Group three days a week. Commercial radio stations - 2QN and Edge FM. Both owned by the ACE Radio Network. 2QN broadcasts on the AM frequency of 1521 as well as on 102.9FM. 2QN - News, Talk and only the hits you love. Edge FM broadcasts on both 102.5FM as well as a dedicated frequency for Echuca Moama on 103.9FM. Edge FM - Music that makes you feel good. Community radio station EMFM broadcasts in Echuca on
468-589: The 2021 census , there were 15,056 people in Echuca. Echuca is the administrative centre for the Campaspe Shire Council. At the state level, Echuca is represented by the Electoral district of Murray Plains . At the federal level, Echuca is represented by the Division of Nicholls . The main industry in Echuca is tourism ; it earns about $ 250 million a year for the Echuca economy. Visitors are attracted to
504-510: The Fountain Plaza and McKinnon Arcade are a pair of shopping arcades in Echuca, opened in 1989. The Fountain Plaza's namesake fountain has been partially deactivated for several years as of 2024. It has a basin, a single tier and three vertical metal pipes on top from which water is released, but in present day, the basin contains gravel and artificial plants instead of water. The port is home to
540-681: The Goulburn Valley Football League , while Echuca United competes in the Murray Football League . The town is also home to the Echuca Rockets, an inclusive all ability football team competing in the Victorian FIDA Football League - Northern Conference. Echuca has numerous other teams competing in regional and state sporting leagues, including netball, soccer, and field hockey. Echuca formerly fielded
576-842: The Southern 80 waterski race, the largest waterski race in the world, (February), the Riverboats Music Festival (February), the Echuca-Moama Weddings Expo (May), the Echuca Rotary Steam, Horse and Vintage Rally (Queens Birthday weekend in June) and WinterBlues Festival (July). In 1983, the Australian television mini-series, All the Rivers Run , based on a novel by Nancy Cato and starring Sigrid Thornton and John Waters ,
612-483: The 50th anniversary of the Baynton Hall, and a book of the history of Baynton was launched at the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Baynton has been recognised as 'possibly the most well signposted place which does not exist as a recognisable town' due to the number of prominent signs directing to Baynton. Thomas Alexander Browne, (who wrote under the pseudonym Rolf Boldrewood ) was an early Australian writer, and author of
648-516: The Goulburn Broken catchment are the traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta nation. Their population before European contact is estimated to have been approximately 2400. The Yorta Yorta were dispossessed of their traditional lands and left to eke out an existence on the edges of European settlements as remnant tribal groups. Present-day Echuca was founded by one of the most enterprising figures of
684-523: The Murray River in 1878 by the NSW Railways Department. The expansion of the railways from Melbourne to most parts of Victoria, as well as improvements to roads and fickle river conditions all combined to lessen Echuca's importance, and by the 1890s the paddle steamer fleet was in decline. An economic depression and the collapse of several banks virtually ended Echuca's role as a major economic centre, and its population began to disperse. As of
720-455: The TV series Glitch , Vic, the district supervisor for the police forces of Echuca, the fictional Yoorana, and surrounding communities, is based in Echuca. The ABC aired an episode of Get Krack!n on 6 February 2019 satirising morning television segments about regional food and wine tourism. There was some concern locally about how the episode depicted the town and its effect on tourism, although
756-662: The approximate meeting point of three tribal areas including Dja Dja Wurrung , Taungurong , and Woiwurrung . The Tachylite deposits near Spring Hill and the Coliban River may have been important trade goods as stone artefacts from this material have been found around Victoria. European settlement began in the 1830s with the arrival of Captain Sylvester Brown, who travelled overland with livestock from Sydney to set up an agricultural enterprise in Baynton. His residence, however,
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#1732852065239792-542: The early 1960s, is the home of the Baynton Film Society, and screens an Australian-based movie each year, on or around Australia Day . The Baynton-Sidonia Landcare group is active in working toward sustainable land management in the region. Due to the relative absence of subdivision in the Baynton area, it remains one of the most intact farming areas in the Macedon Ranges area. April 2012 saw celebrations for
828-502: The early colonial period, an ex-convict named Henry Hopwood . In 1850 he purchased a small punt to ferry people and goods across the Murray River near the Campaspe junction. The small settlement known as Hopwood's Ferry grew to become the town of Echuca. The Hopwood's Punt Post Office opened around 1854 and was renamed Echuca Post Office on 1 January 1855. By the 1870s, Echuca had risen to prominence as Australia's largest inland port. Being
864-431: The former Church of England mission steamer, PS Etona . As well as the paddle steamers there are numerous houseboats, many of which can be hired. MV Mary Ann (built 1981) operates as a cruising restaurant all year round. The Port of Echuca is also restoring PS Success to full working order. When operational, it will be added to the fleet of paddle steamers at Echuca Wharf. Annual events held in Echuca include
900-656: The frequency of 104.7FM. Echuca is served by several primary schools: 208 Primary School, Echuca East Primary School, Echuca Specialist School, St. Mary's Primary School and the newly constructed Twin Rivers Primary School (opened in 2018). Twin Rivers was formed by merging the former Echuca West and Echuca South Primary schools, and shares a place with Echuca Twin River Specialist School (formerly Echuca Specialist School) Echuca has two high schools. Echuca College,
936-518: The intent of the segment was to "[poke] fun at commercial morning breakfast shows and their often-condescending portrayal of rural and regional areas". Echuca is connected over the Murray River to Moama by the Echuca-Moama Road Rail Bridge, completed in 1878. This historically significant bridge has riveted iron spans supported on cast iron pillars. Trains no longer run on this bridge; a dedicated rail bridge has been constructed next to
972-421: The largest paddle steamer fleet in the world, which includes the world's oldest operating wooden hulled paddle steamer, PS Adelaide built in 1866. There are several historic vessels operating out of Echuca on a daily commercial basis, such as PS Pevensey (built 1911), PS Alexander Arbuthnot (built 1923), PS Adelaide (built 1866) operating from Echuca Wharf itself, PS Emmylou (built 1980 with
1008-482: The novel ' Robbery Under Arms '. Thomas Browne was the son of Captain Sylvester Brown, and was a resident of Baynton as a young boy. Walker Thomson, a member of the Australian forces in the South African War (1899–1902) was involved in the siege of Mafeking and became a friend of General Robert Baden-Powell was born and raised in Baynton. Echuca Echuca ( / ə ˈ tʃ uː k ə / ə- CHOO -kə )
1044-525: The old bridge, which now only carries road vehicles. A second Murray River crossing, named Dhungala Bridge, was completed in July 2022. Echuca-Moama Transit runs three bus services hourly to Echuca East, Echuca South and Moama. The terminus is the Old Echuca Post Office on Hare Street. V/Line operates the Echuca line rail service from the local station to Melbourne via Bendigo . Echuca Airport
1080-447: The point of shortest distance between the Murray River and the major city of Melbourne, Echuca was both a key river port and railway junction. Paddle steamers would arrive at the 332-metre long redgum Echuca Wharf , were unloaded by hydraulic crane, and the goods then transported by rail to Melbourne. Wool , wheat , other grains, livestock, and timber were the most common commodities transported to Echuca. The wharf has been listed as
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1152-539: The town by its climate, the Murray River and its paddle steamers, recreational attractions, several festivals and historical features, some of which have come to public awareness by the Nancy Cato novel All the Rivers Run , which was made into a TV miniseries. Echuca is also a major regional service economy. Agriculture is very important to the region. Dairy, wheat, sheep, pig, and cattle farms are all within close proximity. Located between Hare Street and Nish Street,
1188-450: Was 22,568. Echuca lies within traditional Yorta Yorta country. The town's name is a Yorta Yorta word meaning "meeting of the waters". Echuca is close to the junction of the Goulburn , Campaspe , and Murray Rivers. Its position at the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne contributed to its development as a thriving river port city during the 19th century. The riverine plains of
1224-402: Was filmed in and around Echuca. The local paddle steamers Pevensey and Emmylou featured in the mini-series as PS Philadelphia and PS Providence , respectively. The airing of this series around Australia and internationally revitalised Echuca's tourism economy. In 1985, parts of the Australian telemovie My Brother Tom (based on the book by James Aldridge ) were filmed in Echuca. In
1260-605: Was home to three schools, a church, two public houses and a cobbler shop. Today only the Hall remains, and it is used for community meetings and events. The Baynton Church, which was built in the late 1800s and rebuilt in the 1960s was destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009, and will not be rebuilt. Baynton remains a close knit agricultural community, with a variety of enterprises including sheep, cattle, wine production and commercial forestry. The Baynton Hall, established in
1296-595: Was short-lived, and he was followed by a succession of landholders including Dr. Baynton, the Polhman brothers, Martin McKenna (first president of the Shire of Kyneton) and J.B. Thomson. One notable event in the early history of Baynton was the passing of the Burke and Wills expedition in 1860, and the departure from Baynton was recorded by the expedition artist Ludwig Becker , whose sketch
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