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Mandurang

Mandurang is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. At the , Mandurang had a population of 753.

It is located south of Bendigo and is reputed by the government mapping agency, to be the geographic centre of Victoria at 36° 51' 15"S, 144° 16' 52" E. Parts of the Greater Bendigo National Park are located in Mandurang.

History

It grew and developed as a goldfield settlement and logging locality, though today mostly consists of small farms and wineries. The name is a corruption of the Djadjawurrung word "Munndorong" meaning large black cicada.

Mandurang Primary School was opened in 1877 and closed in 1994.

According to Victorian Municipal Directory 1976: <blockquote>Post and telephone office, State school, two churches. Overlooked by "One Tree Hill", from which an extensive picturesque view is obtained. Rail to Bendigo, thence 8 km. Postcode 3551. </blockquote>

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