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Cavendish

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Southern Grampians Shire Council VIC, Locked Bag 685, Cavendish, VIC 3314
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Description

Cavendish is a township in the Shire of Southern Grampians in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, on the Wannon River.

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

Population: 101 - 1,000

Time zone: UTC +11:00

Area: 292.357 km2

Elevation: 201 to 500 metres

Town elevation: 207 m

Population number: 334

Local Government Area: Southern Grampians Shire Council

Location

Southern Grampians Shire Council VIC, Locked Bag 685, Cavendish, VIC 3314

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Attribution

This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Cavendish, Victoria