Venus Bay, Shire of South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Postcode: 3956
Description: Wide bay and coastal township near Anderson’s Inlet
Location: 7 km west of Tarwin Lower
Named: After South Australian by or evening star. (Blake)
The name Venus Bay was given to the bay by a French expedition under Nicholas Baudin. This was apparently after George Bass's trading ship the Venus. Originally named Evergreen the town takes its name from the body of water on its western shore. (Wikipedia)
Prahran Mechanics’ Institute
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Leongatha & District Historical Society
South Gippsland Genealogical Society Inc.
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