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A small farming community was shocked and saddened by the death of an elderly couple in a tragic discovery north-west of Melbourne.
The bodies were found by the couple's grandson just after 10am at a rural farm property on Smiths Road in Parwan, near Bacchus Marsh.
A major police operation was immediately put in place as the police investigated the alleged murder-suicide.
The husband and wife, aged at least 90, are still Police said they were not looking for anyone else about the incident at this point.
Trevor Cornwill, Acting Superintendent of the Ballarat Police, said It appeared that the couple was a husband and a wife.
"It is very sad that a couple of elderly people have lost their lives in tragic circumstances," he said The Age .
] The couple moved to the property after getting married in the early 1950s and had strong family ties with the area, according to The Herald Sun .
They had previously talked about the problems experienced by farmers in the area
A resident told 9 News that she was warmly welcomed by the couple when she settled in the area there are seven years.
"They had a bit of history with the area … they made me feel very welcome," she says.
"My heart feels sorrow." They were old, in the golden years (of their life) .I am very surprised. "
Others said that they were n & rsquo; Were not so surprised, with a local saying: "It's awful and really sad and I feel sad for the family, but I'm not surprised." Jordan 1965, a worker from the area, said that the couple was "well liked." News
Moorabool Shire Mayor Paul Tatchell said the incident was "a real tragedy" for a close-knit rural community.
"They were good known in our community and this will affect us deeply " Herald Sun .
The photos of the scene show several police vehicles and ambulances at the property which is accessible by a dirt road and has several outbuildings .
If you or someone you know needs support in case of crisis or suicide prevention, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue at 1300 22 4636.
– With AAP
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