Alberton West, Victoria

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Alberton West
Victoria
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Alberton West
Location in Shire of Wellington
Coordinates 38°36′00″S146°35′26″E / 38.60000°S 146.59056°E / -38.60000; 146.59056 Coordinates: 38°36′00″S146°35′26″E / 38.60000°S 146.59056°E / -38.60000; 146.59056
Population81 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3971
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Wellington
County Buln Buln
State electorate(s) Gippsland South
Federal Division(s) Gippsland

Alberton West is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is considered to be within the district of the larger town of Yarram.

Alberton West Post Office opened on 15 October 1887 and closed in 1967. [2]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Alberton West (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2020. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List , retrieved 11 April 2008