Historical and old photos of Echuca, Victoria
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A small historical reference
Geography:
Date of foundation: Small settlement known as Hopwood's Ferry grew, it became the town of Echuca. The Hopwood's Punt Post Office opened around 1854 and was renamed Echuca Post Office on 1 January 1855.
History:
Population: 14 934
Sights:
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High Street, 1867 |
Old Post Office with Tower clock, 1897 |
Panorama of town street, 1867 |
Park - fountain, statue, water source and Arch, circa 1900 |
Pontoon bridge and punt Echuca, 'Bridge' Hotel on the hill, 1875 |
Railway station, 1867 |
View to business buildings A. W. Robertson and Wm. McCulloch & Co, 1867 |
Wool steamer 'Rodney' and barges, Echuca Wharf on the River Murray, 1893 |
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