Cavendish, Victoria

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Cavendish
Victoria
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Sign and a small garden at Cavendish
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Cavendish
Coordinates 37°31′38″S142°02′24″E / 37.52722°S 142.04000°E / -37.52722; 142.04000 Coordinates: 37°31′38″S142°02′24″E / 37.52722°S 142.04000°E / -37.52722; 142.04000
Population454 (2006 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3314
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Southern Grampians
State electorate(s) Lowan
Federal division(s) Wannon

Cavendish is a township in the Shire of Southern Grampians in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, on the Wannon River. At the 2006 census, Cavendish and the surrounding area had a population of 454. [1]

The township was settled in the early 1850s, the Post Office opening on 1 April 1853. [2] A railway line linking the town to Hamilton was opened on 2 November 1915 and closed on 1 July 1979. [3] [4]

The mobile library from Hamilton makes regular visits, and there is also a Men's Shed. The local pub, The Bunyip Hotel is situated on the banks of the Wannon River. The Bridge Cafe is also a small general store, with gas bottle exchange available, and clean and welcoming dine-in facilities. There is a walk (Settlers Walk) along the Wannon River, with views of waterbirds and other birds, as well as sheep, which, along with cattle, are a major local industry.

Four churches service the community. There is also a caravan/camping area, a police station, and some accommodation. The town has a kindergarten and a primary school. It has a football team playing in the South West District Football League.

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Cavendish (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
  2. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List" . Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  3. ↑ The Argus (Melbourne), Wednesday, 3 November 1915, p. 11
  4. ↑ The Horsham - Hamilton via Balmoral Railway Turton, Keith W. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin July 1968 pp. 153–171

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