Budgeree

Budgeree is a rural locality in eastern Victoria, 20 km south of Morwell. The name is thought to have been derived from an Aboriginal word meaning good or a good place.

Situated in hilly country, Budgeree was first settled for farming purposes in 1879. The area was suited to mixed farming, particularly dairying, and by the 1890s four local creameries were supplying a dairy factory at Yinnar. Schools were opened at Budgeree and at Budgeree East in 1888. A hotel was opened in about 1900, followed by an Anglican church (1904) and a hall (1910).