Waubra
| Waubra Victoria | |
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 The Springs Hotel at Waubra. The town was previously known as "The Springs" | |
  Waubra | |
| Coordinates | 37°22′S 143°39′E / 37.367°S 143.650°E |
| Population | 494[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3352 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Pyrenees Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
| Federal division(s) | Wannon |
Waubra is a town in Victoria, Australia, 33 kilometres (21 mi) north west of Ballarat. At the 2006 census, Waubra and the surrounding area had a population of 494.[1]
Waubra was known as The Springs until around 1888. The Post Office opened on 20 April 1860 as The Springs and was renamed Waubra in 1889. [2]
The town was served by a Victorian Railways 5' 3" (1600mm) gauge branchline which opened in October 1888[3]. In 1931, passenger services were withdrawn and the line continued as a "goods only" line through to its closure in January 1968.
Sport
The Waubra Kangaroos football team competes in the Central Highlands Football League. They won the 2006 Grand Final and Runners up to Daylesford in the 2007 Grand Final, and the reserves won the 2007 grand final.[citation needed]
Wind Turbines
There are many wind turbines in Waubra district. They are all on private property.
See also
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Waubra (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-08-16.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11
- ^ The Waubra Branch Line Turton, Keith W. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, December, 1969 pp287-293
External links
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