Myers Flat is a locality in the
City of Greater Bendigo
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in the Australian state of
Victoria
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. Myers Flat was named after Thomas Myers who was the co-proprietor of the Weddikar pastoral run.
History
European settlement began in Myers Flat, then known as "Myers Creek", in 1845.
Gold was first discovered in Myers Flat in 1852.
School and church
On 16 July 1860, John Starkey opened a building that served as Myers Flat's church and school.
This was demolished and replaced in 1864 by St Augustine's Catholic Church.
Built in the
German Gothic style, the church was opened on 6 November 1864 by the Very Reverend Dean Hayes: a plaque commemorates the event.
The new church served as a school until 1908, when St Liborious Primary School opened in
Eaglehawk
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References
Bendigo
Towns in Victoria (state)
Suburbs of Bendigo
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