Leichardt, Victoria

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|pop = 167

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|postcode = 3516{{cite web | url=https://auspost.com.au/postcode/leichardt/vic/dfbg | title=Leichardt Postcode, VIC }}

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Leichardt is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia.{{cite web | url=https://knowyourcouncil.vic.gov.au/councils?q=Leichardt | title=Find a Council | date=29 May 2015 }} At the {{CensusAU|2021}}, Leichardt had a population of 167.

History

The locality is likely named after Ludwig Leichhardt.{{cite web | url=https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/leichardt | title=Leichardt | Victorian Places }} In 1874, a school was opened which then closed in 1993. Throughout most of Leichardt's history, it has been a farming settlement.

References

{{City of Greater Bendigo}}

{{Towns in Loddon Shire}}

Category:Suburbs of Bendigo

Category:Towns in Victoria (state)

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