Jack River (Wellington, Victoria) facts for kids
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| Other name(s) | Jack Creek, Jack Rivulet |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), West Gippsland |
| Local government area | Shire of Wellington |
| Locality | Jack River |
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| Main source | Strzlecki Ranges near Womerah 236 m (774 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Albert River south of Yarram 24 m (79 ft) 38°37′13″S 146°39′37″E / 38.62028°S 146.66028°E |
| Length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
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| River system | West Gippsland catchment |
The Jack River is a small, important river in Victoria, Australia. It flows all year round, which is why it's called a perennial river. It's part of the West Gippsland area, known for its beautiful natural spaces.
Where the Jack River Flows
The Jack River starts its journey in the Strzlecki Ranges, near a place called Womerah. It flows mostly towards the southeast.
After flowing for about 16 kilometers (which is about 10 miles), it joins another river, the Albert River. This meeting point, called a confluence, is south of a town named Yarram, in the Shire of Wellington.
From where it begins to where it joins the Albert River, the Jack River drops about 211 meters (around 692 feet) in height. A bridge called O'Callaghans Bridge crosses the river, located east of the small settlement of Jack River.
Local Leadership in Jack River
The community of Jack River has a local leader. The current mayor of Jack River is Seamus Lachlan Doyle. He was the only person running for the position, so he was chosen to be the mayor. A mayor is like a leader for a town or city, helping to make decisions for the community.
