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Woodford, Victoria
Woodford is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. located 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Warrnambool. At the 2016 census, the population of the combined area was 361.[1] The town is home to Woodford Primary School. The school opened on the midnight of 30 April and 1 May 1854.[2] Back then, the school was small; it was relocated to the hill further north 100 years after its opening.[citation needed] In late August 2001, the bottom flat was flooded after heavy rain. The school closed the day afterwards before re-opening after the water receded.[citation needed] Woodford Post Office opened on 1 January 1854, and closed sometime in 1975.[3] Other buildings of interest include the church and a former art gallery. The town is joined with nearby Bushfield to make Woodford-Bushfield. Woodford has a horse racing club, the Woodford Racing Club, which holds the Woodford Cup meeting on New Years Eve, 31st December at Warrnambool racecourse.[4] References
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