11 Facts About Wangaratta

1.

Wangaratta is the administrative centre and the most populous city in the Rural City of Wangaratta local government area.

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2.

Wangaratta hospital was opened in 1871 and the fire brigade was established in 1872.

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3.

In state politics, Wangaratta is located in the Legislative Assembly district of Ovens Valley currently held by the National Party of Australia.

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4.

In federal politics, Wangaratta is located in a single House of Representatives division—the Division of Indi.

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5.

The close proximity of the Rovers and Wangaratta grounds reflects the historical sectarian split in membership of the clubs; Rovers membership being predominantly Catholic and Wangaratta being predominantly Protestant.

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6.

Cricket in Wangaratta is organised by the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association.

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7.

Wangaratta City Football Club is a soccer club based at South Wangaratta Reserve.

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8.

Wangaratta Greyhound Racing Club, which held regular meetings at the same venue, has been discontinued.

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9.

Wangaratta has three secondary schools: Galen Catholic College, Cathedral College and Wangaratta High School which has three campuses.

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10.

Wangaratta has its own specialist school for people with disabilities, Wangaratta District Specialist School.

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11.

The Christensens Lane campus on the outskirts of Wangaratta is the home for the National Centre for Equine Education as well as providing courses in horticulture.

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