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Eurobin is a rural locality in the Ovens Valley, northeastern Victoria, Australia, situated approximately midway between the towns of Myrtleford and Bright. Formerly known as Black Springs until 1870, the name Eurobin is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word describing a lake at the base of a mountain.
History
The area now known as Eurobin developed as a wayside stop during the Buckland Valley gold rush in 1853. Over the years, Eurobin grew to include essential services and structures, such as a school, Eurobin railway station, post office, Presbyterian Church
, and at least two hotels. While none of these buildings remain, St Clement's Church Eurobin (built 1910), a former Church of England establishment, is the only surviving community structure from that period and holds historical, architectural, and social significance for the local community.
Agriculture and economy
Eurobin is one of several agriculturally rich settlements in the Ovens Valley, with farm settlement beginning in the late 1860s. The locality became known primarily for its production of hops, tobacco, and dairy products. In the early 1890s, William Panlook established a successful hop-growing enterprise at Eurobin. Today, the Rostrevor Hop Gardens - now the largest hop farm in the Southern Hemisphere - is located in Eurobin and is owned by Henry Jones IXL (Tasmania) and Carlton & United Breweries.
Population
In 1911, Eurobin had a population of 214. By 2021, the population had increased slightly to 239, with a median age of 50.
References
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- Eurobin
- Eurobin Presbyterian Church
- Eurobin railway station
- St Clement's Church Eurobin
- Mount Buffalo National Park
- Myrtleford
- List of localities in Victoria
- Bright, Victoria
- Alpine Shire
- Ovens railway station
