Somerton, Victoria
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Somerton is a suburb in
Somerton is predominantly an industrial and business suburb, and has a number of industrial parks, including the Austrak Business Park, Somerton Logistics Centre and the Northgate Distribution Centre. It is bounded by Patullos Lane in the north, the
History
The origin of Somerton's name is unclear, however records from 1847 show a "Summerton Inn".[2] It may have also been named after Somers Town in London, England.[3]
Somerton Post Office first opened on 1 January 1854 and closed in 1864. It reopened in 1892, some time after the railway line opened and again closed in 1966. In 1994, the Somerton Business and Delivery Centre opened.[4]
Transport
Bus
Two
- 532 : Craigieburn station – Broadmeadows station via Upfield station. Operated by Broadmeadows Bus Service.[5]
- SmartBus 901 : Frankston station – Melbourne Airport. Operated by Kinetic Melbourne.[6]
Train
See also
- City of Whittlesea – Parts of Somerton were previously within this local government area.
- Shire of Bulla – Parts of Somerton were previously within this former local government area.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Somerton (Vic.) (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ Miller, Jacinta (8 July 1992). "Name calling is serious". Broadmeadows Observer. p. 8.
- ^ "Somerton". eMelbourne. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Phoenix Auctionsl History, Post Office List, retrieved 28 February 2021
- ^ "532 Craigieburn - Broadmeadows via Upfield Station". Public Transport Victoria.
- ^ "901 Frankston - Melbourne Airport (SMARTBUS Service)". Public Transport Victoria.
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