Watchem, Victoria
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| Population: | 213[1] |
| Postcode: | 3482 |
| Coordinates: | 36°09′S 142°51′E / 36.15°S 142.85°ECoordinates: 36°09′S 142°51′E / 36.15°S 142.85°E |
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| LGA: | Shire of Buloke |
| State electorate: | Swan Hill |
| Federal Division: | Mallee |
Watchem is a small town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Sunraysia Highway near to Donald. At the 2006 census, Watchem and the surrounding area had a population of 213.[1]
The Post Office opened on 2 November 1889.[2]
With its neighbouring township Birchip, Watchem has a football team (Birchip-Watchem) competing in the North Central Football League.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Watchem (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC26951&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country=, retrieved 2008-04-11
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