Buln Buln, Victoria
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Buln Buln Victoria |
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Population | 567 (2011 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3818 |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Shire of Baw Baw |
State electorate(s) | Narracan |
Federal Division(s) | McMillan |
Buln Buln is a small town in West Gippsland, approximately 8 kilometres north of Warragul. At the 2011 census, Buln Buln had a population of 567, overwhelmingly born in Australia.[1]
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History
The post office opened as Brandy Creek on 1 April 1873 and became Buln Buln in 1874 (closing in 1973).[2]
Today
The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Ellinbank & District Football League.,[3] the Buln Buln Lyrebirds, dating back at least to World War I.
Buln Buln Primary School was established in 1878. It has a current (2012) enrolment of 149. Its motto is "Our children, our community, our future", and its symbol is a superb lyrebird.[4]
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