(about Ascot Vale, Australia, last edited on Feb 02, 2004)
Ascot Vale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Moonee Valley.
Public Transport
Ascot Vale railway station is located on Station St, Ascot Vale. It is part of the Broadmeadows line of the Melbourne suburban rail system. 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.
History
Ascot Vale was founded as a dry suburb, but hotels were soon built at the outside corners of the settlement. It is currently the first point of call for all packages imported to Victoria by UPS.
Landmarks
A major landmark in the suburb are the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, only open during special events, such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show. The Showgrounds are adjacent to the Flemington Racecourse which are the in neighbouring Flemington.
Wikipedia information about Ascot Vale
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