Fosterville, Victoria
Fosterville is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo in the Australian state of Victoria. The Fosterville mine was opened in 2005 and is operated by Kirkland Lake Gold.[2][3]
| Fosterville Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Fosterville | |
| Coordinates | 36°41′49″S 144°29′56″E |
| Population | 63 (2016 census)[1] |
| Established | 1852 |
| Postcode(s) | 3557 |
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Bendigo |
| State electorate(s) | Bendigo East |
| Federal division(s) | Bendigo |
History
It was founded in 1852 as Ellesmere when gold was discovered. In 1894 it was renamed Fostervile after Henry Foster, the minister for mines. A school was opened in 1898 and closed in 1953.[4]
References
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