Cathkin is a locality in Central Victoria, in Australia. It is a small stop along the Goulburn Valley Highway, and is approximately 100 km North from Melbourne.
Cathkin Victoria | |
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Coordinates | 37°09′S 145°35′E / 37.150°S 145.583°E |
Population | 27 (2021 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3714 |
LGA(s) | Shire of Murrindindi |
The railway to Mansfield arrived in the locality from Tallarook in 1890, being closed on 18 November 1978.[2] The last passenger service was on 28 May 1977.[3]
Cathkin was the junction of a short branch railway to Koriella, which opened in September 1890 and was later extended to Alexandra in 1909. The branch closed at the same time as the line to Mansfield.[2]
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cathkin (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- ^ a b Sid Brown (March 1990). "Tracks Across the State". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). pp. 71–76.
- ^ Chris Banger (March 1997). "Rail Passenger Service Withdrawals Since 1960". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). pp. 77–82.