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Cape Paterson
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| Population: | 674 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode: | 3995 |
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| LGA: | Bass Coast Shire |
| State District: | Bass |
| Federal Division: | McMillan |
Cape Paterson is a cape and town in Gippsland, Victoria (Australia). The cape was named by Lieut. James Grant in 1801, honouring explorer Lieut. Col. William Paterson. At the 2006 census, Cape Paterson had a population of 674.
Cape Paterson is a small fishing and holiday town which has a large influx of campers during the summer months. Cape Paterson had a Post Office from 1969 to (probably) 1975 which was open only during summer. [2]
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