Leichardt, Victoria

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Leichardt
Bendigo,  Victoria
Leichardt, Victoria
Population125 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3516 [2]
LGA(s)
State electorate(s) Bendigo West [4]
Federal division(s)

Leichardt is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Loddon. The locality is likely named after Ludwig Leichhardt. [6]

History

in 1874, a school was opened which then closed in 1993. Throughout most of Leichardt's history, it has been a farming settlement.

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References

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  2. "Leichardt Postcode, VIC".
  3. "Find a Council". 29 May 2015.
  4. "Which boundaries cover where I live?". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  5. "Localities". electorate.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  6. "Leichardt | Victorian Places".

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