SEYMOUR
Seymour is just over an hour’s drive
from Melbourne and a town that is used as a base for the start of a
holiday, or a stop off on the way back before rejoining the big smoke.
Seymour is also a commute satellite town where many work in the city.
Seymour is still a small place and has lots of nice features inclusive
with heritage preservation.
Seymour was established in 1839 at the crossing
where an inn was first built. The Post Office opened on 1 July 1844.
The railway arrived in 1872 along with substantial infrastructure to
support it, establishing the town as an important rail hub.
 
The township services the surrounding agricultural
industries (primarily livestock and wine ) as well as the nearby
military base of Puckapunyal
(population 1,176), which is an important training centre for the
military. There is military Museum at Puckapunyal that is recommended.
The Hotels in Seymour were geared to service the
rail in town and the highway that is now by-passed. 
The Seymour War Memorial is on ANZAC Parade and is
a compromised avenue of trees. 
The Seymour Churches are all ‘old’ and of classic
design.  
The Catholic Church is a cathedral in stature. 
Seymour is a nice spot and is a great place to stay
for a few days. 
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