History of city Broadford, Victoria in photos
A small historical reference
History: Broadford grew when gold was discovered in Sunday Creek and the Post Office opened on 1 July 1852. The railway arrived in 1872.
Date of foundation: July 1, 1852
Population: 3 387
Sights:
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A.P.M. Mill, circa 1960 |
Church, 1901 |
Church and parsonage, 1901 |
Express train dashing through for Melbourne, 1908 |
Gold Mining in Reedy Creek, circa 1890 |
High Street, looking North, 1906 |
High Street, looking South, 1906 |
Hume Highway |
Source photos - vic.gov.au
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