Athlone, Victoria

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Athlone
Victoria
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Athlone
Location in Shire of Baw Baw
Coordinates 38°14′37″S145°46′35″E / 38.24361°S 145.77639°E / -38.24361; 145.77639 Coordinates: 38°14′37″S145°46′35″E / 38.24361°S 145.77639°E / -38.24361; 145.77639
Population122 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3818
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Baw Baw
State electorate(s) Narracan
Federal division(s) Monash

Athlone is a locality in Victoria, Australia. It is located on Drouin - Korumburra Road, in the Shire of Baw Baw.

The Post Office opened in 1902 as Lindermann's, was renamed Athlone in 1912 and closed in 1963. [2]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Athlone (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 24 August 2020. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List , retrieved 23 March 2021