Heathcote junction station, heathcote junction holiday. With very few resources they have made major achievements in the area and have published various books highlighting the history of wandong. Turton victorian division, australian railway historical society melbourne 1968. The heathcote collection has now been digitised and is available to view online. It was formed in 2012 when it was recognized that there was an urgent need to collate, catalogue and preserve the past history of wandong and heathcote junction for the benefit of future generations before it was too late. Check out current heathcote junction news stories and find out what happened, what is going on with heathcote junction. Soon after, surveyors planning the route of a branch railway to kilmore, and later to heathcote, selected the site as the junction of the branch.
Branch line worked by train staff and ticket with sections heathcote junction kilmore. Wandong and heathcote junction memorial park wandong skate park is a mediumsized concrete park in the centre circle of wandong. Wandong heathcote junction community group wandong. The name heathcote was originally derived from a family having lived in either of the settlements called heathcote in derbyshire and warwickshire. A branch line was built from bendigo to heathcote in 1888, which became a crosscountry line in 1890 when connected to a line running from heathcote junction on the main north east railway line.
On 27 march 2011, the wandong heathcote junction community group launched a book on the history of. The hard slog is over as x 31 crests the grade at heathcote junction on a down goods, 1938. Railway heritage and attractions local history and heritage. The most heathcote families were found in the uk in 1891.
At heathcote school, we put learning and learners first in every aspect of school life. Heathcote from the south of the town to the junction of the mcivor and northern. Browse heathcote junction, vic 3758 sold property prices and auction results. Apparently it was issued in conjunction with the running of the last train to heathcote on 9th november 1968 by the arhs. Both paul and gary were ambitious to climb the catering ladder and later left sharrow bay in 1985 to kickstart their own career.
Heathcote junction, victoria, australia daily weather. In 1840 there were 3 heathcote families living in pennsylvania. The park offers an open donut bowl with a boob in the middle, with a rad funbox and manual pad according to skate spots australia. Heathcote mcivor historical society victorian collections. The town is located 53 kilometres 33 mi north of the state capital, melbourne and 3 kilometres 1. Heathcote is the author of wellingtons peninsular war generals and their battles 4. The site now known as heathcote cultural precinct has a long and fascinating history. X 34 on a rake of l sheep wagons at the foot of the final grade up to heathcote junction. Photo history of wandong heathcote junction wandong, victoria. You can see how heathcote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The heathcote family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. In this video, we spend a quiet sunday afternoon filming sprinters at sleepy heathcote junction.
Heathcotes ethos is one of success built on inclusion, care and support for all its learners. The bendigoheathcote line closed in 1958 and the heathcote junction to heathcote branch was closed in november 1968. Heritage council award to wandong history group heritage. Wandong and heathcote junction are neighbouring townships that are located less. In 2008 the whjcg successfully applied for a grant to collate and publish a book on the history of wandong heathcote junction. At the 2016 census, heathcote junction and the surrounding area had a combined population of. We are told it used to be a nunnery and we still have the door from here to the brew house next door in the garden wall. The station is located in extremely close proximity to wandong which is the next station in the down direction the station now has very primitive passenger waiting facilties, however in the past contained a substantial signal box. Theres a neverending list of things to do and see in and around heathcote no matter where your interests lie. Heathcote now and its place in local history heathcote house is a grade ii listed home, its features are seen all over the house and garden. Real estate for sale in heathcote junction, vic 3758. Heathcote junction railway station is located on the north east railway line in victoria, australia. Find the best offers for properties in heathcote junction.
The surname heathcote belongs to the large category of anglosaxon habitation names, which are derived from preexisting names for. Know whats coming with accuweather s extended daily forecasts for heathcote junction, victoria, australia. Railway history friends of the bendigokilmore rail trail. The short uphill track was a runaway track from the heathcote line which was used at least a few times.
Search the latest properties for sale in heathcote junction and find your dream home with realestate. Live heathcote junction news and developments with the latest updates. The township was designed by entrepreneur robert affleck robertson who arrived in the town circa 1884 and built an extensive tramway network to mt disappointment. Heathcote cultural precinct acknowledges the beeliar people of the noongar nation on which heathcote is built. Book your heathcote junction station, heathcote junction holiday home online from 76night. Heathcote winegrowers association represents wineries and vineyards in the. Our philosophy is to run high quality catering events and parties, festivals, and permanent stadia. Wandong and heathcote junction are rich in heritage and a substantial part of mitchell shires history. Heathcote junction 43 properties in heathcote junction.
Once upon a time, this area was full of rail traffic as it was the junction from the main line to. A history of the shire and the township of heathcote john o. In 1961 a new signalbox was provided on the down platform and the original box was demolished to provide room for the the new standard gauge. The history of the heathcote junction to bendigo and associated railways keith w. Planning is well underway for anzac day 2018, this. Media in category heathcote junction railway station, victoria the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total.
It was a cross country line rather than a main line or branch line with very few such lines built in victoria, and was constructed between 1887 and 1890. For the nature lovers, there is an abundance of parks and forests surrounding the town, with the historic okeefe trail offering the perfect place to explore on bike or foot. Bought bill anacker s old mill and started work in 1965. The origins of the heathcote name come from when the anglosaxon tribes ruled over britain.
Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. This box only had a short life being closed in 1970 the. At the 2016 census, heathcote junction and the surrounding area had a combined population of 839. A committee was been formed and met on the last wednesday of each month at the sue marstaeller pavilion, davern reserve.
Our core purpose means we ensure that every learning opportunity is tailored to and responsive to the needs of all our pupils. View the latest listings and find your ideal property on. Wandong and heathcote junction are joined as a township on the hume freeway. Heathcote history the mcivorheathcote goldfields opened in november 1852 after william bulling and his two mates struck gold.
Browse properties and real estate for sale in heathcote junction vic 3758. Turton victorian division, australian railway historical society, 1968 railroads 34 pages. The yarra junction history book team is devastated by the sudden death of our friend, co researcher and president of the upper yarra museum tom omeara. Heathcote junction is a town in victoria, australia. Live heathcote junction news with latest updates mirage news.
Around 1890 the train staff was no 1 pattern with blue ticket boxes ir, ci, vr62, wtt, staff book. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and community of this area and pay our respects to their elders past, present and future in the spirit of reconciliation. Wandong and heathcote junction memorial park mitchell. The railway line discussed here was originally to be known as the wandong, heathcote, sandhurst railway, and later known as the heathcote junction to bendigo railway or the wallan to bendigo service. Paul ventured to the michelin starred connaught, and then. A history of wallan, wandong and bylands j w payne.
I think its safe to say our book will most likely be dedicated to tom when it is complete. Wandong and heathcote junction visit our towns mitchell shire. It was a cross country line rather than a main line or branch line with very few such lines built in victoria, and was constructed between 1887. A crossing loop named summit was opened at the location in november 1885, but closed in january 1886, after duplication works on the north east line were completed. A station, originally called kilmore junction, was opened at the site on 17 march 1890, at the point where the former heathcote branch line left the main line. See the most recent property sales and auctions in heathcote junction, vic 3758. Mitchell shire offers rich railway history for train enthusiasts. Heathcote junction victorian railways history resources. Around 1890 the train staff was no 1 pattern with blue ticket boxes. Slides from grace lefever of heathcote in the mid1960s.