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Cape Clear Victoria | |
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Population | 148 (SAL 2021)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3351 |
Location |
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LGA(s) | Golden Plains Shire |
State electorate(s) | Ripon |
Federal division(s) | Corangamite |
Cape Clear is a small town located in Victoria, Australia. Cape Clear has a hotel and a general store. The town is close to the Woady Yaloak River. The area was once vibrant during the gold rush in the 19th century. Cape Clear Post Office opened on 17 April 1865.[2] It is now largely dependent on farming.
Cape Clear was named by Irish goldminers who originated from Cape Clear in Ireland .[3] Despite its name, it is about 100 kilometres from the coast.[3] A 13 metre high model lighthouse with a working light was constructed near the hotel in 2008 to create a local landmark.[3]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cape Clear (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ a b c "Lighthouse a winner at Cape Clear". Weekly Times. 2008-10-16.
- Stone, W. W. (1980). Treasury of Australian Folklore. Rigby.
- Withers, W. B. (1887). The History of Ballarat. Ballarat: Niven.
37°47′S 143°37′E / 37.783°S 143.617°E