Iona, Victoria
| Iona Victoria | |
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| Population | 363 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3815 |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia |
| State electorate(s) | Narracan |
| Federal division(s) | Flinders |
Iona is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2011 Census, Iona and Vervale combined had a population of 363.[1] Mainly vegetable growing i.e. potato, asparagus and dairy farming.
History
Bunyip South Post Office opened on 26 August 1898, was renamed Iona in 1905 and closed in 1977.[2] St Josephs Catholic Church at Iona was opened on December 16,1900 by the Reverend Father Gleeson [3] The original building was replaced in 1940 by the existing brick building. [4]St Josephs Catholic School opened on April 11, 1915.[4]
References
- ^ a b "2011 Census QuickStats: Iona". Australia Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11
- ^ "Bunyip: Roman Catholic Church".
- ^ a b Smith, Damian (2005). 100 years of a Catholic Faith Community: St Joseph's Iona 1905-2005. St Joseph's Iona.
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