Blackburn, Victoria

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Blackburn
Melbourne, Victoria

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Population: 11,958 (2006)[1]
Postcode: 3130
Area: 5.8 km² (2.2 sq mi)
Property Value: AUD $703,000 [2]
Location: 19 km (12 mi) from Melbourne
LGA: City of Whitehorse
State District: Mitcham
Federal Division: Deakin
Suburbs around Blackburn:
Box Hill North Blackburn North Nunawading
Box Hill Blackburn Nunawading
Box Hill South Blackburn South Forest Hill

Blackburn is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The origin of the name Blackburn is not certain but may have been after an early settler or James Blackburn who designed Yan Yean reservoir. It lies within the City of Whitehorse in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

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[edit] History

Europeans first settled the area of Blackburn in the 1840s. The area was densely wooded, though orchards and small farms were soon developed. In 1861 the Traveller's Rest Hotel was built on the current site of the Blackburn Hotel. A post office opened in 1876, establishing the name of the town as Blackburn Creek. By 1883 the name was shortened to Blackburn.

During the land boom of the 1880s, brickworks and quarries were established in the area. Blackburn railway station was built in 1882. A primary school was established in 1889.

A large part of Blackburn is of historical significance as it was built around the artificial Blackburn Lake built in 1889, now known as Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. This was a popular day trip destination by train in the late 19th century. Some famous Australian artists used to paint in the bush around the Blackburn and Box Hill areas. Of these, Roberts and McCubbin are probably the most famous. The area is protected by strict planning controls restricting development and has retained a village atmosphere.

[edit] Facilities

The major shopping hub of Box Hill is only 2 train stops away, while 3 buses connect Blackburn to Forest Hill. It shares a postcode with Blackburn North and Blackburn South. Blackburn contains two railway stations, Laburnum and Blackburn, on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines, the latter which services the locality of Laburnum in the western part of the suburb.

[edit] Sport

There are many sporting clubs for all ages:

Football (Australian Rules): Blackburn Football Club

Cricket: Blackburn Cricket Club, Blackburn North Cricket Club, Blackburn South Cricket Club

Soccer: Blackburn Soccer Club, Blackburn North Baptist Soccer Club

Netball (Juniors): St. Thomas Netball Club, Laburnum Netball Club

Tennis: Blackburn Tennis Club

[edit] Local Schools

Blackburn contains five schools: Laburnum Primary School, Blackburn Primary School, Blackburn Lake Primary School, St Thomas Parish School and Blackburn High School.

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Blackburn (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
  2. ^ Blackburn, accessed 12 August 2007
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