Woodend North, Victoria
- 4 km (2 mi) from Woodend, Victoria
- 72 km (45 mi) from Melbourne
Localities around Woodend North: | ||
Carlsruhe | Cadello | Cobaw |
Tylden | Woodend North | Newham and Hanging Rock |
Ashbourne | Woodend | Mount Macedon |
Woodend North (traditionally North Woodend) is a locality 4 km north of Woodend, Victoria in the Shire of Macedon Ranges in central Victoria, Australia. Formerly a distinct locality, Woodend North has effectively become the northern extension of the township of Woodend. The locality is now a mainly residential and agricultural area, with some light secondary industrial sites. At the 2006 census, Woodend North had a population of 313.[1]
History
Woodend North was originally known as Springfield, supposedly in reference to natural springs in the area.[2] The name seems to have been changed due to postal confusion with another Springfield office near Romsey.
The settlement formerly consisted of the Post Office, State School, a general store, a blacksmith, and Patterson's (flour) Mill,[2] all of which are now closed. Further, Woodend North featured three licensed hotels, the Springfield, Highland Chief and Dalhousie.[2] The Post Office opened as Springfield on 11 November 1862, was renamed Woodend North on 8 September 1884, and closed on 31 January 1958.[3] The former Woodend North State School remains standing as a privately owned residence.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Woodend North (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ a b c Barned, Betty Jean (1985). Woodend on the Five Mile Creek. Woodend, Victoria: B. J. Barned. pp. 42–44. ISBN 1-86252-255-3.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 May 2010
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- Ashbourne
- Bullengarook
- Carlsruhe
- Clarkefield^
- Darraweit Guim
- Drummond^
- Gisborne South
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- Kyneton
- Lancefield
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- Macedon
- Malmsbury^
- Monegeetta
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- New Gisborne
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- Taradale^
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