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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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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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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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A small boat ramp is located within the stunning park-lands of ‘Lions Park’ in Seymour, Victoria. The beautiful banks of the Goulburn River, bestow magnificent park-land areas – perfect for nature lovers, whilst the river gratifies water lovers with all manner of sporting pursuits. Amenities provided at the park include sheltered barbeques, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, public toilets, rubbish bins, walking / cycling Read more…
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Accessed via the beautiful park-lands of ‘Goulburn Park’ in Seymour, Victoria, this well maintained boat ramp bestows boating enthusiasts with direct access to the stunning Goulburn River. Amenities provided at the park include sheltered barbeques, picnic tables, public toilets, rubbish bins and a playground for the children . . . Helpful Hints: – Located approximately 1 km south of the Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Read more…
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https://www.willyweather.com.au/vic/goulburn/seymour.html Longitude: 145.135896 Latitude: -37.024760 Metres above Sea Level: 145 m Area: 79.9 km² Perimeter: 45.5 km View Seymour’s Statistics & Demographics . Seymour is located approx. 100 km from the heart of Melbourne. The town is the bustling hub of the area, servicing town folk, local farmers and the Puckapunyal Army Training Base. Located on the edge of Read more…
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“Hat Rock” was a significant landmark to the very first explorers of Port Phillip Bay. Matthew Flinders’ first named and identified “Hat Rock” on his Map of Port Phillip Bay in 1802. Extract – Matthew Flinders Map of 1802 It is a rocky outcrop that can best be described as the highest, most northerly point of the Bellarine Peninsula. It also forms Read more…
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By the late 1880’s, the postal service at Portarlington, which had been running since the 1860’s, struggled to cope with the increased demand. The telegraph service, which had operated from 1882, was run from a branch of a bank. The newly extended Jetty serviced the people and goods that streamed in and out of the town via the network of steamers plying Port Phillip Read more…
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Historic Drysdale railway station is situated next to Lake Lorne in the township of Drysdale. It was first opened on the 21st May 1879; and operated until 6th November 1976. Facilities included a 60 m (200 ft) passenger platform, a 45 m (150 ft) loading platform, a barrel roof goods shed, a van goods shed, a 2-tonne hand crane, an 18-ton cart weighbridge, a telegraph office Read more…
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Though details of the evolution of Portarlington’s original St Patrick’s Catholic Church building are elusive, it would appear that the original structure was completed c 1895. It seems that a Catholic School had been running in the town since the 1860’s – rumoured to have been held in the historic ‘Calhoun’s Family Hotel‘ – and Mass may have been held there too or perhaps in a rented Read more…
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St John’s Anglican Church located in Portarlington, Victoria, was designed in the Victorian Gothic style by Melbourne architects Terry and Oakden. Following the donation of a half acre block of land, situated on a corner site, by James Austin, the brick building was commissioned and constructed by local builders Treven and Gubby. The foundation stone was laid on the 17th September 1883. The building Read more…
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The original St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Portarlington – c 1873 . The congregation of the Portarlington St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is purported to have formed as early as the 1850’s. Though the location of the church has remained unchanged, being at the corner of Fisher & Newcombe Streets in Portarlington, the first wooden building which opened in 1873 was replaced some Read more…
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Located in the heart of town, a couple of reminders of Portarlington’s early history and importance as a major port and a centre for commerce for the region remain. The impressive Weighbridge was constructed in 1891 to facilitate the transport of produce from the region’s farming industries to Melbourne and beyond. It is sited high on the hill in line with, and Read more…
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Public Toilets are amongst the many amenities and facilities present at the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve‘, which is located at the northern-most point of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. Abutting Port Phillip Bay, there are many recreational activities available here – both on land and in the water. These public toilets are wheelchair accessible . . . Facilities within this precinct of the ‘Portarlington Recreation Read more…
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Public Toilets are located adjacent to the car park sited just to the east of Portarlington’s Historic Pier precinct. They are perfectly positioned to service those enjoying the beach, park lands, pier, safe harbour or the stunning foreshore Walking / Cycling Trail that meanders its way through this locale . . . Facilities at this locale include: Public Toilets, Picnic Tables, Barbecues, Car Park, and rubbish bins. Helpful Hints: Read more…
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Sheltered BBQ’s are conveniently positioned amongst sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables within Little Reserve, which is located in the heart of the seaside village of Portarlington. Portarlington’s shopping precinct is located across Newcombe Street. Other facilities at Little Reserve include seating, public toilets, skate park and a playground for the children . . . Helpful Hints: – Car Parking available along Newcombe, Pier Read more…
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Located some 3 km from the centre of the township of Portarlington in Victoria, this assembly of weatherboard buildings comprises stables, outbuildings, house and cheese factory – sadly now in a ruinous condition . . . However, some evidence demonstrating the various stages of development of the property and the additions to the buildings over the years, still remain. The main house features Read more…
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It is believed that ‘Avondale Farm’ was the first farm run and owned by Frederick Willey; who arrived with his wife (Eliza) and children (Elizabeth, Robert and Mary Anne) on the ship ‘Hope’ on the 21st July 1849. ‘Avondale Farm’ (as described in the Probate of Frederick Willey in 1900), aka ‘Willey’s Pub’, was located on the corner of Church and Portarlington Roads, East Bellarine Read more…
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The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove and jetty is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington. The beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy. The crystal clear waters abutting a sandy beach – with jetty, public toilets and rubbish bins provided – make for the perfect Read more…