Myers Flat, Victoria
Appearance
Myers Flat is a rural locality in the City of Greater Bendigo in the Australian state of Victoria. Myers Flat was named after Thomas Myers who was the co-proprietor of the Weddikar pastoral run.
History
European settlement began in Myers Flat in 1845, then known as "Myers Creek".[4] Gold was first discovered in Myers Flat in 1852.[5] In 1864 St Augustine's Catholic church was built.
References
- ^ "2016 Census QuickStats: Myers Flat". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Which boundaries cover where I live? | Victorian Electoral Commission". vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Localities". electorate.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "History - Woodvale, Victoria, Australia".
- ^ "Myers Flat". Victorian Places. Retrieved 9 March 2022.