Avenel, Victoria

Avenel is a town in

History

The Post Office opened on 2 June 1858.

The Avenel Court of Petty Sessions closed on 25 March 1969, with the former courthouse subsequently being used by local community groups.[6]

Avenel was the hometown of Ned Kelly in his younger years, where he saved a boy from drowning in the local Hughes Creek. His brother and father are buried in the Avenel cemetery. Kelly and his family went to school in Avenel.^{[citation needed]}

The Hume Highway passed through the town until a bypass was opened in December 1981.^[7]

Today

The town is home to many organisations, including sporting clubs such as the

Golfers play at the Avenel Golf Club on Bank Street.[9] The legendary Keith Corby (aka De Silva) was honoured with Life Membership for several decades of local dominance, and his dedication to giving a helping hand with the ladies competitions.

The railway station is served by V/Line trains between Melbourne and Albury.

The Goulburn Valley Horse Trials Association has been running the Avenel Horse Trials since 1967, making them one of the longest continually running horse trials in Australia. While the event is no longer run out of Avenel, it retains the name and traditions established over many years operating within the Avenel region. Many current and future Olympic contestants have tested themselves over the Avenel courses.^{[citation needed]}

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