Cathkin, Victoria

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Cathkin is a small town in Central Victoria, in Australia. It is a small stop along the Goulburn Valley Highway, and is approximately 100km North from Melbourne.

The railway to Mansfield arrived in the town from Tallarook in 1890, being closed on November 18, 1978.[1] The last passenger service was on May 28, 1977.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sid Brown (March 1990). "Tracks Across the State". Newsrail: pages 71-76. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). 
  2. ^ Chris Banger (March 1997). "Rail Passenger Service Withdrawals Since 1960". Newsrail: pages 77 - 82. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). 
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Coordinates: 37°09′S 145°35′E / -37.15, 145.583