Ascot Vale, Victoria
Encyclopedia
Ascot Vale is a suburb 7 km north-west of Melbourne
, Victoria
, Australia
. Its Local Government Area is the City of Moonee Valley
. At the 2006 Census, Ascot Vale had a population of 12,398.
It is bounded in the west by the Maribyrnong River
, in the north by Maribyrnong and Ormond Roads, in the east by Moonee Ponds Creek
, and in the south by Lyons Road, Epsom Road to the railway line thence generally north-east to Moonee Ponds Creek.
. Trains take 10 minutes to get to the City Loop from Ascot Vale.
Tram route 57
runs along Epsom Road, Union Road and Maribyrnong Road, route 59
runs along Mount Alexander Road, and route 82
runs along Maribyrnong Road.
The Temperance Township Estate in Ascot Vale, bounded by Union, Maribyrnong and Epsom Roads, was established with a caveat on each title preventing the distilling, brewing, or the serving of alcoholic beverages, but hotels were soon built at the outside corners of the settlement.
, which has special events such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show
. The Showgrounds are adjacent to the Flemington Racecourse
which is in the neighbouring Flemington
.
.
Ascot Vale is the home of the Melbourne Aces
of the Australian Baseball League
, who play home games at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Its Local Government Area is the City of Moonee Valley
City of Moonee Valley
The City of Moonee Valley is a Local Government Area located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It comprises the north-western suburbs between 3 and 13 kilometres from the Melbourne city centre...
. At the 2006 Census, Ascot Vale had a population of 12,398.
It is bounded in the west by the Maribyrnong River
Maribyrnong river
The Maribyrnong River rises about 50 km north of Melbourne, Victoria , near Mount Macedon. It flows generally southward and combines with the Yarra River to flow into Port Phillip....
, in the north by Maribyrnong and Ormond Roads, in the east by Moonee Ponds Creek
Moonee Ponds Creek
The Moonee Ponds Creek is a creek and major tributary of the Yarra River running through urban Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from northern to inner suburbs...
, and in the south by Lyons Road, Epsom Road to the railway line thence generally north-east to Moonee Ponds Creek.
Public transport
Ascot Vale railway station is located off Station Ave on its east side and on The Crescent on its west side. It is on the Craigieburn railway line, part of the Melbourne suburban rail systemRailways in Melbourne
The Melbourne rail network is operated by Metro Trains Melbourne under franchise from the Government of Victoria. The network is based on a commuter rail model centred on the Melbourne Central Business District and Flinders Street Station, rather than a rapid transit model, with a focus on...
. Trains take 10 minutes to get to the City Loop from Ascot Vale.
Tram route 57
Melbourne tram route 57
Tram route 57 is a public transport service in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It runs from the corner of Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street in the city centre to West Maribyrnong in the inner Western suburbs....
runs along Epsom Road, Union Road and Maribyrnong Road, route 59
Melbourne tram route 59
Tram route 59 is a public transport service in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It runs from the intersection of Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street in the city centre to Airport West in the north western suburbs....
runs along Mount Alexander Road, and route 82
Melbourne tram route 82
Tram route 82 is a public transport service in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It runs from the corner of Leeds and Irving Streets near Footscray railway station in Footscray to the corner of Ascot Vale Road and Puckle Street in Moonee Ponds. It is one of Melbourne's very few tram routes which...
runs along Maribyrnong Road.
History
Ascot Vale West Post Office opened on 1 January 1888 and was renamed Ascot Vale around 1893. An Ascot Vale East office was open from 1914 until 1979.The Temperance Township Estate in Ascot Vale, bounded by Union, Maribyrnong and Epsom Roads, was established with a caveat on each title preventing the distilling, brewing, or the serving of alcoholic beverages, but hotels were soon built at the outside corners of the settlement.
Landmarks
A major landmark in the suburb is the Royal Melbourne ShowgroundsRoyal Melbourne Showgrounds
The Melbourne Showgrounds is located in the inner north-western suburb of Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia, next door to Flemington Racecourse. Is the home of the annual Royal Melbourne Show, as well as major exhibitions, trade shows, and music concerts....
, which has special events such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show
Royal Melbourne Show
The Royal Melbourne Show is an agricultural show held at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds every September. The Royal Show began in 1848. The focus of the show is the display of rural industry, including livestock and produce. There are associated competitions and awards...
. The Showgrounds are adjacent to the Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is Australia's richest horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River...
which is in the neighbouring Flemington
Flemington, Victoria
Flemington is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, situated between the Maribyrnong River and Moonee Ponds Creek 4 km north-west from Melbourne's central business district. It was named by settler James Watson after Flemington estate in Scotland. Its Local Government Areas are the...
.
Education
Ascot Vale has Ascot Vale Primary School, Ascot Vale West Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and the arts program of Western Autistic SchoolWestern Autistic School
Western Autisic School, Niddrie, Victoria, Australia, is an educational organisation for students who have an autism spectrum disorder . It has an adolescent program called the Baseroom in Niddrie Campus, Essendon Keilor College, in Airport West; a minors' program in Niddrie; an arts program in...
.
Sport
Golfers play at the course of the Riverside Golf Club on Newsom Street.Ascot Vale is the home of the Melbourne Aces
Melbourne Aces
The Melbourne Aces is a professional baseball team in the Australian Baseball League based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.On Friday, 20 August 2010 it was announced that ex-Australian Baseball player Philip Dale would take up the head coaching role at Melbourne Aces.On Tuesday, 12 October 2010,...
of the Australian Baseball League
Australian Baseball League
The Australian Baseball League was a baseball league, established in 1987 and disbanded in 1999.-Formation:Before the formation of the Australian Baseball League, the Claxton Shield, established in , was Australia's premier baseball tournament...
, who play home games at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
See also
- City of EssendonCity of EssendonThe City of Essendon was a Local Government Area located about northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1861 until 1994.-History:...
- the former local government area of which Ascot Vale was a part.