Cavendish, Victoria
- 295 km (183 mi) W of Melbourne
- 26 km (16 mi) N of Hamilton
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. Former AFL player Shannon Watt is from Cavendish but played football for Hamilton. [5]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Cavendish (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 April 2008.
- ^ The Argus (Melbourne), Wednesday, 3 November 1915, p. 11
- ^ The Horsham - Hamilton via Balmoral Railway Turton, Keith W. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin July 1968 pp. 153–171
- ^ "Watt life's all about". nmfc.com.au. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
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