Camberwell Junction is a major intersection in

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, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.

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, Riversdale and Camberwell Roads meet here on six different legs. Trams that pass through the junction run on the routes 70, 72 and 75.

Description

The Junction is approximately 500 metres south of Camberwell railway station on the

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, Lilydale and Alamein lines. The junction is adjacent to Camberwell shopping centre located mainly on Burke Road. The nearby Camberwell Fresh Food Market features speciality delicatessens and fruit and vegetables. The Rivoli cinemas in Riversdale Road comprise an

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design and show mainstream and

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films.

History

The intersection was the site of the Camberwell Hotel from which the wider suburb gets its name. Built in 1853, it became a popular rest stop for people on their journey to

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during the

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of the 1850s and 1860s. The junction became the focal point for retail and other activity in Camberwell. Shops, churches, and services were built at or near the intersection as the population rapidly expanded throughout the late 19th century. In 1975 Ivan Gaal created a short film featuring Camberwell Junction, which has been uploaded to YouTube by ACMI The speed limit along Burke Road through the Junction was reduced from 60 km/h to 40 km/h to improve safety in 2017.

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