Cassilis, Victoria
Cassilis Federal division(s) | Gippsland |
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Cassilis is a
History
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The Post Office opened on 7 October 1879 and closed in 1950.[3]
Gold-bearing
Of the reef mines, the Mt Hepburn and King Cassilis were the largest. The Mt Hepburn mine was an immense formation nearly a kilometre in length and as much as 15 metres wide. However the ore obtained was heavily mineralized, and gold was lost due to the lack of a smelting plant. An extensive cyanide plant was constructed at King Cassilis mine about 1896, but was not a great success.
By the
As of 2010, the population of Cassilis is growing due to the subdivision of farming land into rural allotments. There is a small winery,(Mt. Markey) on the former wine palace site in the centre of town. It produces wine, mead, cider and beer and has a cellar door for free tastings. More cider apples are being planted to expand the product range. Most of this produce is sold locally or at east Gippsland craft and farmers markets.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cassilis (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ISBN 0-7270-0250-3.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 12 March 2021
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