Stony Creek is a town in the
Shire of South Gippsland Shire of South Gippsland may refer to one of two local government entities in the Australian state of Victoria:
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, Victoria, Australia, located roughly between
Meeniyan and
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. At the , it had a population of 281.
History
The
post office
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opened on 23 May 1892 after a
settlement
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was established on the arrival of the
railway
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.
Stony Creek today
Stony Creek has a
horse racing club, the Stony Creek Racing Club, which schedules around seven race meetings a year including the Stony Creek Cup meeting in March.
It also has a
go-kart
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circuit located next to the race track on the
highway
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.
Stony Creek has an
Australian Rules
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football team, the Stony Creek Football Netball Club, nicknamed "The Lions", competing in the
Alberton Football League. The club colours are maroon and white. The club's last senior premiership came in 2009 when Stony Creek defeated Wonthaggi Power in the seniors.
See also
Stony Creek railway station, Victoria
References
External links
Township mapStony Creek Go-Karts
Towns in Victoria (state)
Shire of South Gippsland
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