All Points of Interest in Stratford
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stratford weather forecast Longitude: 147.079999 Latitute: -37.966058 Metres above Sea Level: 22 m Area: 151 km² Perimeter: 80.8 km View Stratford’s Statistics & Demographics . With the Princes Highway passing right through the centre of the township of Stratford, many travellers would be forgiven for overlooking its outstanding beauty and charm. The historic township is situated directly on the banks Read more…
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Located within the ‘Memorial Park‘ in Stratford, Victoria, an Information Board as well as another detailed Information Memorial to the Aboriginal Tribes that once roamed these lands, are situate. This delightful park of lush lawns, mature trees is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, barbeques, seating, public toilets, rubbish bins as well as many POI. Sited directly within the town centre, shopping and eateries are close Read more…
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The handsome Stratford Courthouse was originally built as the Avon Shire’s Court Chambers and Municipal Offices c 1885. Though on the 1 June 1885, the building was leased to “Queen Victoria, her successors and assigns” for 999 years, the court chambers were closed just 91 years later, in 1976. The council offices were moved to the township of Sale. Gippsland Times – Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Lookout | View, Natural POI, Site | Commerce, and Site | Cultural
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Wandering along Merrick Street, in Stratford, Victoria, delights in breathtaking and expansive views down upon the Avon River → across the river flats → and to the mountains in the distance. It would appear from the ‘Plan of Stratford’ (c 1855), and, from the remaining historic structures that line Merrick Street, that perhaps Merrick Street was originally, the main road of the township. Oh, the magnificent views those Read more…
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Wandering along Merrick Street, in Stratford, Victoria, one can’t help but notice this building that exhibits the unique architecture of the mid 1800’s. Look a little closer; and one can still clearly identify the signage “Avon Shire Council“. Gippsland Chronicle – Excerpt – 15 Aug 1866 The article to the left clearly confirms the existence of Council Chambers within the township of Stratford Read more…
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It is recorded that WO Raymond established the Shakespeare Hotel upon his ‘Stratford Run’ (some 16,000 acres in size) in the year 1848. This hotel, sited on Gippsland’s oldest road running from Omeo to Port Albert, would mark the beginnings of the township of Stratford. Plan of Stratford – Excerpt – c 1855Following the crossing and naming of the Avon River by explorer, Angus McMillan on Read more…
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Category: Place of Worship, Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, and Site | Religious
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Gippsland Times – Excerpt – 5 Aug 1865 Formerly the ‘St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church’, the ‘St. Andrew’s Uniting Church’ has been reported to be built in the 1880’s when many of the original wooden buildings of Stratford were replaced by brick structures . . . When the Uniting Church was formed in 1977, the Stratford congregation chose the old ‘St. Andrew’s Read more…
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Gippsland Times – Excerpt – 5 Nov 1880 The first ‘Post Office’ opened in Stratford, in Victoria, on the 1st May 1858 . . . As quoted in the article published in the ‘Gippsland Times’ on the 5th November 1880: ” . . . asking for the erection of Government offices at Stratford. . . . . . the urgent necessity Read more…
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Gippsland Times – Excerpt – 15 Apr 1873 The foundation stone of the historic Wesleyan Methodist Church situate in Stratford, Victoria, was laid by Mrs. George Little on the Friday, 11th April 1873 – with a specially purchased silver trowel. It is believed that a container naming the Chief Stewards of the time, being “Mr George Little, Mr William Little and Read more…
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‘Market Reserve’ can be found in a quiet back street of Stratford in Victoria. Sited a mere 300 m from the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand. Ample parking is available on the wide streets of Stratford. Facilities at ‘Market Reserve’ include sheltered picnic tables, seating, pathways, skate park, rubbish bins, and a playground for the children . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Read more…
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The first train passed over the railway bridge in Stratford, Victoria, stopping at Stratford Railway Station, on its way to Bairnsdale, on the 8th May 1888. As described in the Paper by Capt. L.H. Chase, read 6th October 1896: “The Gippsland Railway divides into two branches at Traralgon, one going to Maffra and the other to Sale. These two branches re-unite about Read more…
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Located within the ‘Memorial Park‘ in Stratford, Victoria, picnic tables are amongst the many amenities provided. This delightful park of lush lawns and mature trees is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered barbeques, seating, public toilets, rubbish bins as well as many POI. Sited directly within the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions Read more…
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Located within ‘Apex Park‘ in Stratford, Victoria, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables are amongst the many amenities provided within this beautiful, peaceful, lush and large park area. Featuring lush lawns and mature trees, river access, walking trails, this well equipped park includes playgrounds, pavilions, sheltered barbeques, seating, public toilets, rubbish bins – just to name a few . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity Read more…
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‘Market Reserve’ can be found in a quiet back street of Stratford in Victoria. Sited a mere 300 m from the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand. Ample parking is available on the wide streets of Stratford. Facilities at ‘Market Reserve’ include sheltered picnic tables, seating, pathways, skate park, rubbish bins, and a playground for the children . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Read more…
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Category: Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Member Hall, and Site | Cultural
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The Stratford RSL Sub Branch is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to provide for the well-being, care, compensation and commemoration of serving and ex-service defence force members, their families, their dependants and also, to support the community. Though this is reported to be a historic building of an approximate 1866 build date – details have proven to be totally elusive . . Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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Located in Stratford, Victoria, this monument commemorates the location, and the date, of the crossing of the Avon River by one of Gippsland’s first explorers and settlers, Angus McMillan and his team, on the 21st January 1840 . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available along Merrick Street – Other Historical POI’s Read more…
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Located on a service road off the Princes Highway, two scarred trees are evident, both still living. The service road can be found some 350 m north of the old railway bridge which crosses the highway – the service road follows the course of the old Princes Highway, leading to the site of the former road bridge at Stratford, in Victoria – though now inaccessible Read more…
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Public toilets are provided within the car park area of ‘Apex Park’, located in Stratford, Victoria. This beautiful park is situate on the banks of the Avon River. Sheltered by magnificent mature trees set on expansive lawns, the park comes equipped with playgrounds, picnic tables, BBQ’s, seating, public toilets, walking paths, mature trees, expansive lawns, and many POI . . . Read more…
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Category: Bridges, Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, and Site | Infrastructure
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Being reported as being the fastest river to flood and drain in the entire southern hemisphere, the Avon River has presented numerous challenges to the many bridges that have spanned it. Progress persisted and by the late 1800’s, the railway corridors throughout Gippsland began to link the region directly to Melbourne. The first train passed over the railway bridge in Stratford, Victoria, stopping Read more…
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Gippsland Times – 6 Apr 1950 The frequent flooding of the Avon River at Stratford in Victoria has reeked havoc on the bridges suspending it. Being reported as being the fastest river to flood and drain in the entire southern hemisphere, it is hard to believe that the gently flowing stream of clear, tranquil waters has claimed the life of so many a bridge. Read more…