Baarmutha is a neighbourhood of
Beechworth
Beechworth is a town located in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, famous for its major growth during the gold rush days of the mid-1850s. At the , Beechworth had a population of 3,290.
Beechworth's many historical buildings are well pr ...
in the
Shire of Indigo
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Victoria
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Australia
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History
Originally known as Three Mile Creek, gold mining was performed in the area in the 19th century. The 1907 Victorian Municipal Directory and Gazetteer listed a population of 100 along with a public school and library.
Baarmutha Post Office opened on 1 October 1875 and closed in 1968.
References
Towns in Victoria (state)
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