Woodvale, Victoria Explained

Type:suburb
City:Bendigo
Woodvale
State:vic
Lga:City of Greater Bendigo
Postcode:3556
Pop:556
Use Lga Map:yes
Coordinates:-36.6578°N 144.2111°W
Stategov:Bendigo East
Fedgov:Bendigo
Local Map:yes
Zoom:11

Woodvale is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo,[1] in the Australian state of Victoria.

History

Woodvale was first occupied by the Dja Dja Wurrung people who called the area "Nerring".[2] European settlement in Woodvale began in 1845 when the locality was located in Myers Flat, Then known as "Myers Creek". When gold was discovered in 1852, the area became known as "Sydney Flat". In the 1920's Sydney Flat became known as "Woodvale".

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of the county of Bendigo showing colony and parish boundaries, main roads, telegraph lines and railways.. 1886. J. Sands.. nla.gov.au.
  2. Web site: History - Woodvale, Victoria, Australia .