Our Town Goroke

Goroke is a small pastoral and agricultural centre of some 200 people located 366 km north-west of Melbourne and 67 km west of Horsham.

The town was laid out in 1882 and named after the Aboriginal term for the district which apparently meant 'magpie'. In 1884 the population was recorded as about 50.

It served as a supply centre for local selectors. By 1887 there was a flour mill, two stores, a school, a mechanics' hall, a hotel and a blacksmith's. For more details visit the website.