Английская Википедия:Cavendish, Victoria

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Шаблон:Use Australian English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox Australian place 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]

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  1. Шаблон:Census 2006 AUS
  2. Шаблон:Cite web
  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
  5. Шаблон:Cite web