Sea Lake, Victoria
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| Sea Lake Victoria |
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| Population: | 635 (2001 census) |
| Postcode: | 3533 |
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| LGA: | Buloke Shire |
| State District: | Swan Hill |
| Federal Division: | Mallee |
Sea Lake is a town in the Mallee district of north-west Victoria, Australia and is situated on the southern shores of Lake Tyrrell. The town is located on the Calder Highway, 369 km north-west of Melbourne, and 70km west of Swan Hill. Sea Lake is in the heart of Australia's "wheat belt," and is the main township for a number of wheat farms in the region. At the 2001 census, Sea Lake had a population of 635.[1]
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[edit] History
The site upon which Sea Lake is situated was discovered in 1838.
[edit] Origin of the Name
Sea Lake was given its name by an early settler, Edward Eyre, from the Port Phillip area. Purportedly, the sea-like appearance of Lake Tyrrell inspired Eyre. Lake Tyrrell is the largest salt lake in Victoria, covering approximately 70 square miles. Much of the time, Lake Tyrrell is dry. However, the lake is occasionally fed by Tyrrell Creek. There is a salt extraction plant located in Sea Lake, processing the lake's salt deposits.
[edit] Flora and Fauna
The Malleefowl is found in Sea Lake. The region has been suffering from the effects of a long running drought now for many years.
[edit] Events
The town of Sea Lake is known for its once-yearly rally car race called the Mallee Rally, usually held in June.
[edit] Local Interest
Sea Lake is located in fairly close proximity to several major national parks, including Wyperfeld National Park and Hattah-Kulkyne National Park.
[edit] Local Paper
Sea Lake's main newspaper is called the Times Ensign. The paper was established in 1897.
[edit] References
- ^ Sea Lake (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2001 Census QuickStats. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-03-25.
- The Sea Lake Mallee Rally on Australia's official tourism site.
- Encyclopedia Britannica entry about Sea Lake.
- Encyclopedia Britannica entry about Lake Tyrrell.
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