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5 unusual facts about Whittlesea


Benwick Goods Railway

The next station, White Fen, was near Keyworth House Farm, and Benwick station itself was north west of the village on the road to Whittlesea.

Bigga, Shetland

In 2005 the remaining timbers were excavated and transported to Whittlesea, Australia.

Craig Lowndes

Born in Melbourne, Lowndes began his racing career at age nine, driving go-karts at a track in the nearby town of Whittlesea.

Diamond Creek Football Club

Formed in 1904, the club was a founding member of the Whittlesea District Football Association.

Epping Football Club

Formed in 1895, the club began playing social matches up until joining the Whittlesea and District Football Association in 1904.


Lalor railway station

Lalor Station opened in October 1949 as Rail Motor Stopping Place 77 and was served by the Thomastown to Whittlesea railmotor shuttle.

Pilmore Cup

The Pilmore Cup match is grouped with an U/17.5 match between the two leagues playing for the Greg Whittlesea Cup, named after Greg Whittlesea and an U/15 match played for the South Shield, named after the South Adelaide Football Club.


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