Cavendish is a township in the
Shire of Southern Grampians in the
Western District of
Victoria,
Australia, on the
Wannon River
The Wannon River, a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment, is located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.
Name
The name of the river "is believed to have been obtained by Major Mitchell from the local Jardwadjali pe ...
. 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 Horsham - Hamilton via Balmoral Railway'' Turton, Keith W. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin July 1968 pp. 153–171]
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.
References
External links
Towns in Victoria (Australia)
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