Kennington, Victoria
| Kennington Federal division(s) | Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
Kennington is a
Victoria, Australia. The suburb is located 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of the Bendigo city centre and at the 2016 census had a population of 5,649.[1] The suburb is home to the Kennington Reservoir.[2]
History
Kennington is known for the orphanage called the Convent Of The Good Shepard, Bendigo opened in 1905 next door to a Primary School first principal in 1901. The Post Office opened on 1 May 1913 and closed in 1972.[3]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Census QuickStats Kennington". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Kennington Reservoir, Bendigo". Department of Primary Industries(Victoria). Retrieved 22 June 2008.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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