About This Station
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About Yarraville
Europeans first settled the area of Yarraville in the 1840s. The area was densely wooded, though orchards and small farms were soon developed. In 1861 the Traveller's Rest Hotel was built on the current site of the Yarraville Hotel. A post office opened in 1876, establishing the name of the town as Yarraville Creek. By 1883 the name was shortened to Yarraville.
During the land boom of the 1880s, brickworks and quarries were established in the area. Yarraville railway station was built in 1882. A primary school was established in 1889.
A large part of Yarraville is of historical significance as it was built around the artificial Yarraville Lake built in 1889, now known as Yarraville Lake Sanctuary. This was a popular day trip destination by train in the late 19th century. Some famous Australian artists used to paint in the bush around the Yarraville and Box Hill areas. Of these, Roberts and McCubbin are probably the most famous. The area is protected by strict planning controls restricting development and has retained a village atmosphere.
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