Mysia is a locality in north central Victoria, Australia in the Shire of Loddon local government area, 243 kilometres (151 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2006 census, Mysia and the surrounding area had a population of 105.[2] In 2016, this had declined to 43.[1]
| Mysia Victoria | |
|---|---|
 War Memorial School | |
  Mysia | |
| Coordinates | 36°13′48″S 143°45′14″E / 36.23000°S 143.75389°E |
| Population | 43 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3518 |
| Location |
|
| LGA(s) | Shire of Loddon |
| State electorate(s) | Murray Plains |
| Federal division(s) | Mallee |
Mysia Post Office opened on 6 June 1877 and Mysia Railway Station office opened in 1883. Mysia closed in 1895, but reopened in 1911 replacing Mysia Railway Station office, finally closing in 1992.[3] The War Memorial School was opened on 9 November 1921 by the Earl of Stradbroke, Governor of Victoria. The school was funded by public subscription which raised 500 pounds.[4] The building was restored in 1999, and is currently used as a community hall.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mysia". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Mysia (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Governor on Tour - Visit to Mysia and Boort". Argus. 14 November 1921. p. 6. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
- ^ Southwell-Keely, Michael. "Mysia War Memorial School". War Memorials in Australia. Archived from the original on 21 July 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2009.
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