10 Facts About Laverton Victoria

1.

Laverton Victoria was originally established to support the greater rate of flying and maintenance activities after the formation of the RAAF in 1921.

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2.

The military airfield at RAAF Williams, Laverton Victoria was decommissioned and has now been developed into a new suburb – Williams Landing.

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3.

Home to No 1 Aircraft Depot between 1926 and 1994, Laverton Victoria has housed flying units, Support and Training Command Headquarters, No 6 RAAF Hospital and training and administrative functions.

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4.

Laverton Victoria is home to the Melbourne Ballpark state baseball stadium, which hosts several national events each year, including home games of the Melbourne aces who compete in the Australian Baseball League.

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5.

Laverton Victoria is connected to the Werribee railway line at Laverton Victoria station and Aircraft station.

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6.

Laverton Victoria is serviced by a network of primary and secondary state arterial roads, including major arterials such as the Princes Freeway, where there is an entry ramp via Point Cook Road, and 5 exits into and out of Laverton Victoria.

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7.

Laverton Victoria's history starts in 1886 when the sale of land in the suburb was promoted by Staples Wise and Company.

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8.

Laverton Victoria is home to two train stations; Aircraft Station and Laverton Victoria Station, both of which are serviced by trains on the Werribee railway line.

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9.

Laverton Victoria is home to the 1st Laverton Victoria Air Scout group which began in approximately 1952.

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10.

Laverton Victoria has the 2nd Laverton Victoria Scout group, this group includes gardening for children as part of it activities.

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