title: Alfredtown
text: # Alfredtown
  
  Alfredtown (known as Alfred Town until 1988, and previously known as The Shanty) is a rural community in the central east part of the Riverina. It is about 5 km north of Ladysmith and 14 km east of Wagga Wagga.
  
  Alfredtown is on the Sturt Highway and consists of The Shanty Hotel (otherwise known as The Shanty Tavern & Bistro) and a petrol station combined with small store.
  
  