Swan Hill

Swan Hill is a city in the Australian state of Victoria and is located in the northwest of the state on the Murray River on the border with New South Wales. It lies about halfway between Adelaide and Canberra and 340 km north- west of Melbourne. The city is the center of the Local Government Area Rural City of Swan Hill.

History

Middle of the 19th century, the first settlement on the Murray was founded and in 1847 there were in Swan Hill a punt, which was the only crossing over the river in the vicinity of 160 km. Later the settlement was to the early 20th century an important port for river navigation, and by connecting to the rail network and the construction of a bridge other thoroughfares were opened.

Economy

Only through the agricultural development of the Mallee region of northwestern Victoria flourished over the city. Was started in 1914 by the Japanese Isaburo Takasuka at Swan Hill 's first commercial rice farming in Australia. In addition to other agricultural products, the region is known for its wine. In addition, the place is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. An eleven -meter figure of a Murray cod is a symbol of fishing and fishing - another important source of revenue for the city.

With its roughly 10,000 inhabitants, Swan Hill is the second largest town on the Murray River to Mildura.

Personalities

Born here

• James Aldridge, writer