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Charlton (36°16′S 143°21′E), "The Friendly River Town", is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is a small agricultural community straddling the Avoca River, located at the junction of the Calder Highway (A79) and Borung Highway (C239) and positioned in the last of the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Charlton is approximately 105kms (65miles) northwest of Bendigo and approximately 245kms (152miles) northwest of Melbourne. Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th) - Land 227,416 km² - Water 10,213 km² (4. ...
See also Avoca River, New Zealand The Avoca River drains a substantial part of Australia. ...
Calder Freeway M79 is freeway linking Melbourne to Bendigo. ...
Borung Highway (C234) is a rural highway in western Victoria running in an west-east direction from Dimboola in the west to Charlton in the east. ...
The Great Divide runs around the entire eastern and south-eastern edge of Australia The Great Dividing Range (a. ...
Bendigo (36°45′S 144°16′E) is a regional city in central Victoria (Australia), located in the City of Greater Bendigo. ...
Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia (after Sydney), with a population of approximately 3. ...
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History
The original inhabitants of the region were the Jaara Aborigines. After extensive travels throughout this region of Victoria by Major Thomas Mitchell, settlement by Europeans occurred in 1848 by Robert Cay and William Kaye, naming the region after a town in Greenwich, England. Unlike many other towns in the region, Charlton was not established as a result of gold mining, but for pastoral purposes and the proximity to a permanent water supply (the Avoca River). The original town was named East Charlton due to its location on the eastern banks of the Avoca River, and the fact that another town in the State of Victoria was named Charlton (later renamed Chute in 1879). The Jaara baby was an Aboriginal Australian child who died at some stage during the 1840s to 1860s. ...
The Indigenous Australians are the first inhabitants of the Australian continent and its nearby islands, continuing their presence during European settlement. ...
Major Sir Thomas Mitchell (June 16, 1792-1855), surveyor and explorer of south-eastern Australia, was born at Grangemouth in Stirlingshire, Scotland. ...
The first bridge to cross the river was erected in 1867, allowing for expansion on both sides of the river. Throughout the history of Charlton, the Avoca River has been known for its spontaneous flooding after heavy rain showers, resulting in many floods that often surround the town or on rare occasions flood the town. Levy banks constructed to their present levels in the 1950's have prevented any further major floods of the town itself.
One of the town's most prominent landmarks is the former hotel, the "Vale of Avoca", which was built on the site of an early bark hut inn by James & Elizabeth Egan in 1879. Built on a reef of stone, Mrs Egan named the building as being in the 'vale' or valley of the nearby Avoca River (Source: The Vale of Avoca official website [1]). It was de-licensed as a hotel in 1942, restored in the 1990's and currently operates as a Bed and Breakfast. B&B is also an acronym used for the American CBS soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful or the MTV cartoon Beavis and Butthead. ...
 Local landscape around Charlton Image File history File links Charlton_scene. ...
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Demographics Charlton is the second largest town in the Buloke Shire with a population of approximately 1,200. Government department downsizing, in addition to economic decline led to population decline in Charlton, with an estimated 18% loss in population from the mid 1980's to the mid 1990's (Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics). Recent agricultural developments (such as the AWB Limited facilities), a sharp incline in house prices of larger urban areas, in addition to economic recovery, have resulted in a shift towards stabilisation and subsequent increase in population. Buloke Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. ...
AWB Limited is the Australian company that oversees the exports of grain, paticularly wheat. ...
Economy The economic backbone to Charlton exists almost entirely of agriculture. Massive silos dominate the skyline, evidence of the town's rich history in various grains including wheat, oats and barley. Sheep and cattle farming are also prolific with the largest beef feedlot in the state, situated in Yeungroon just south of the town. Recent additions to the region, including an olive farm and winery have diversified the town's agricultural applications. Other employers in the town are generally government and service related. A feedlot or feedyard is a type of concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) which is usually used for fattening cattle prior to slaughter. ...
Climate Charlton enjoys a mediterranean style climate, with long hot summers and mild wet winters. Deep blue skies are a regular throughout much of the year as are crystal clear starry nights. Charlton's January average max/min temperatures are 30.4C (86.7F)/13.8C (56.8F) and July average max/min temperatures are 13.4C (56.1F)/3.4C (38.1F). Annual precipitation is 430.8mm (16.96").
(Source: Bureau of Meteorology[2]).
 Location of Charlton in Victoria (red) Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1641x1097, 133 KB) Summary Shows location of w: Charlton, Victoria marked in red in the Australian state of w:Victoria. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1641x1097, 133 KB) Summary Shows location of w: Charlton, Victoria marked in red in the Australian state of w:Victoria. ...
Facilities Charlton's central location to the North Central region has resulted in the town being the beneficiary of considerable services not typically associated with such small localities. - The Traveller's Rest is an iconic 'toilet block', held very proudly by the locals, situated in the heart of the town within easy walking of shops and restaurants. Containing picnic facilities, a wishing well, gazebo, views of the river, a footbridge across the river and overnight stop facilities, the Traveller's Rest is a regular stop for tourists, the V/Line bus service and various other tour groups.
- Sporting facilities are of a high standard, catering to a diversity of sports participated in by locals and visitors. Football (Australian Rules Football), netball, cricket, basketball and tennis dominate the Charlton sporting calendar. Additionally, the harness racing track is a central feature of the town and region, holding regular meets that are televised and broadcast on radio nationally.
- The Rex Theatre is a fully restored picture theatre serving and operated by the community with various memorabilia and modern movies.
- The town exhibits education facilities for residents from kindergarten to the end of high school. There is also a cluster centre that is now part of the P-12 Charlton College, providing additional education services for students and further education for adults.
- A comprehensive "driver-training" facility is located within the town, assisting young drivers in learning the rules of the road.
 New footbridge over the Avoca River in the centre of Charlton V/Line is the name of the regional train and coach service in Victoria, Australia. ...
Australian football at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. ...
A trotter training at Vincennes hippodrome Harness racing is a form of horse-racing in which the horses race in a specified gait. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 752 KB)Photograph of recently completed local footbridge, taken with personal camera. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 752 KB)Photograph of recently completed local footbridge, taken with personal camera. ...
Recreation/Tourism - Charlton's focus is the Avoca River. The picturesque river winds through the town with shadey trees and parks lining the banks. Along the river is a 2km walking track connecting High Street to Charlton Park, where various sporting and recreational facilities exist.
- The Golden Grains Museum offers the visitor detailed information about the town and its history. The museum is open upon application through the adjacent Shire Offices.
- Opposite the museum was the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (1871), now under residential redevelopment.
- 2km west of town is the Charlton golf course. Built in a clover leaf format, containing three arms of six holes each, the golf course is set amongst picturesque scenery in the nearby Dooboobetic Hills. Kangaroos and other native flora and fauna are seen regularly on the course.
- 5km southeast of the town, excellent views of the region are to be had from Barrakee Hill, or "Quarry Hill" to the locals.
- 14km west of the town are the Wooroonook Lakes, providing excellent facilities for water sports enthusiasts, picnickers and campers alike. However, due to recent drought conditions the lake is presently dry.
- 25km east of the town is Wychetella Forest, containing many native animals, including the rare Mallee Fowl.
- Tourist and Information radio is located at 88.0MHz on the FM dial.
Events - Art Show - Held every October
- Charlton Show - Agricultural show and Rodeo, held every October
- Charlton Fishing Competition - Held every November
- Redback Rally - Motorcycle rally, held the second weekend of February
Miscellaneous - Charlton's official sister town is Guymon, Oklahoma, however, the local community has a more direct relationship with Scio, New York through an active exchange program between Lions Clubs.
- Former Prime Minister John Curtin lived in the town for a short period of time during his youth. A bust is located at the Traveller's Rest facilities with audio about the Prime Minister.
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