CHARLTON
Charlton could be a drive through tow
but there is quite a number of attributes that have appeal and linger
or stay over could be a consideration. Charlton is considered as “The
Friendly River Town", of Victoria. Charlton is a small agricultural
community straddling the Avoca River. Its location, almost halfway
between Melbourne and Mildura, makes Charlton a popular stop along the
way for tourists.
Europeans occurred in 1848 when Robert Cay and
William Kaye established a station and named the region after a town
in Greenwich, England. Unlike many other towns in the region, Charlton
was not established as a result of gold mining, but for pastoral
purposes and the proximity to a permanent water supply (the Avoca
River). The original town was named Charlton East due to its location
on the eastern banks of the Avoca River.
One of the town's most prominent landmarks is the
former hotel, the "Vale of Avoca", which was built on the site of an
early bark hut inn by James & Elizabeth Egan in 1879. Built on a reef
of stone, Mrs Egan named the building as being in the 'vale' or valley
of the nearby Avoca River.

The Charlton War Memorial is a located at the
western end of the township. This is a really tasteful and meaningful
acknowledgement.  
The other Hotels are the traditional offer. 
The United Church is a century old proposition. The
Anglican modern. On the Bustout visit the Catholic Church (old) a
funeral was being performed. 
The Charlton Museum is on the main street and if
you catch the opening time will get an insight into Charlton’s rich
‘gold rush ‘ history'.

Charlton is more than a drive through town, be sure
to make the most of this town.
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