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Boort (36°06′S 143°43′E) is a town in Victoria, Australia, located next to Lake Boort, in the Loddon Shire. It has a population of approximately 800. The town is known for its native birdlife. Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th) - Land 227,416 km² - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... Loddon Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. ...

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Walkabout - Boort (253 words)
	Boort was the name given to the area's first station by its owners, Henry Godfrey and Thomas Bear, in 1843.
	The town was originally located on the southern shore of Little Lake Boort, but was shifted to its current location when the railway arrived in 1883.
	Boort cemetery, located on the property of the original 1843 station, contains the graves of the early pioneers and is also worth a visit.

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