Mitcham is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. It is in the Local Government Area of the City of Whitehorse. It should not be confused with the state government seat in the legislative assembly, which also takes in parts of neighbouring suburbs Nunawading and Blackburn. Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 3. ... The Australian States and Territories make up the Commonwealth of Australia under a federal system of government. ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ... Municipalities of Greater Melbourne City of Banyule City of Bayside City of Boroondara City of Brimbank Shire of Cardinia City of Casey City of Darebin City of Frankston City of Glen Eira City of Greater Dandenong City of Hobsons Bay City of Hume City of Kingston City of Knox City... The City of Whitehorse is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. ... Nunawading is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria. ... Blackburn is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...

History

From its settlement in the 1860s, the Mitcham area was generally used for orchards, brickmaking and pottery. However, since the 1950s post war expansion it has become a suburban area.

Facilities

The main shopping precinct is centered around the intersection of Whitehorse Road and Mitcham Road, and features a supermarket, cafes, fast food outlets and speciality shops.

Mitcham has a railway station, which is on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines. This is a stub related to the city of Melbourne. ... The Belgrave railway line is a broad gauge electric suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. ... The Lilydale railway line is a suburban railway in Melbourne, Australia. ...

Mitcham also has a number of parks and reserves, including:

• Yarran Dheran, a bushland park on the banks of Mullum-Mullum Creek.
• Halliday Park, a public garden which has a war memorial and large children's playground.
• Walker Park, a sports reserve which is home to Mitcham Cricket Club and Mitcham Football Club.

Mullum-Mullum Creek or valley as it is sometimes known is an environmentally sensitive area in the east of Melbourne (Australia). ...

Attractions

Schwerkolt Cottage is a pioneer cottage (circa 1880s) near the Yarran Dheran bushland park. The cottage and other buildings are now a local history museum. The cottage is surrounded by 2.25 hectares of gardens and bushland. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

References

• Brief History of Mitcham
• Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex

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