Eurobin

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Eurobin
Victoria
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Eurobin
Coordinates 36°38′08″S146°51′03″E / 36.635441°S 146.850960°E / -36.635441; 146.850960
Population239 (SAL 2021) [1]
Established1853
Postcode(s) 3739
Elevation293 m (961 ft)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEDT (UTC+11)
LGA(s) Alpine Shire
Region Ovens Valley, Victoria
Localities around Eurobin:
BucklandMyrtlefordBright
OvensEurobinPorepunkah
Buffalo RiverBuckland ValleyFreeburgh

Eurobin is a rural locality in the Ovens Valley, northeastern Victoria, Australia, situated approximately midway between the towns of Myrtleford and Bright. Formerly known as Black Springs until 1870, [2] the name Eurobin is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word describing a lake at the base of a mountain. [3]

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History

The area now known as Eurobin developed as a wayside stop during the Buckland Valley gold rush in 1853. [2] Over the years, Eurobin grew to include essential services and structures, such as a school, [4] [5] [6] Eurobin railway station, [7] [8] post office, [7] [8] [9] [10] Presbyterian Church , [11] [12] and at least two hotels. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] While none of these buildings remain, St Clement's Church Eurobin (built 1910), a former Church of England establishment, is the only surviving community structure from that period and holds historical, architectural, and social significance for the local community.

Agriculture and economy

Eurobin is one of several agriculturally rich settlements in the Ovens Valley, with farm settlement beginning in the late 1860s. The locality became known primarily for its production of hops, tobacco, and dairy products. In the early 1890s, William Panlook established a successful hop-growing enterprise at Eurobin. Today, the Rostrevor Hop Gardens - now the largest hop farm in the Southern Hemisphere - is located in Eurobin and is owned by Henry Jones IXL (Tasmania) and Carlton & United Breweries. [18] [19]

Population

In 1911, Eurobin had a population of 214. By 2021, the population had increased slightly to 239, with a median age of 50. [20]

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Eurobin (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 Robertson, K. (1973). Myrtleford: Gateway to the Alps. Rigby.
    • The Australian Women's Weekly* (20 December 1961) (Page 28) "Aboriginal house names and their meanings"
    • Dookie and Katamatite Recorder* (16 October 1919) (Pg 3) "Presentation to school teacher - Miss Torgrimson honoured"
    • Alpine Observer and North-Eastern Herald* (2 November 1917) "District news from our correspondent - Eurobin"
    • Countryman* (1 November 1929) (Pg 11) "A new Bee"
  3. 1 2
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (17 February 1880) (Pg 5) "The Ovens District Election"
  4. 1 2
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (26 November 1898) "Bright - from our own correspondent"
    • Melbourne Age* (6 June 1905) "A Cyclonic Storm - House Wrecked and Trees Uprooted"
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (23 July 1874) (Pg 4) "Found - A young boar pig, color black"
    • The Messenger* (27 May 1910) (Pg 331) "New church at Eurobin - Opening celebrations"
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (26 April 1910) (Pg 2) "New Presbyterian Church at Eurobin"
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (11 May 1889) "Across the Australian Alps by 'the Vagabond'"
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (21 August 1884) (Pg 3) "Picturesque Victoria" by 'the Vagabond' in "the Argus"
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (7 October 1899) "In the Toils - fire at Eurobin"
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (27 October 1900) "The Ovens"
    • Ovens and Murray Advertiser* (5 November 1892) "Bright"
  5. Victorian places: Eurobin
  6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)