The Avoca lead was opened up in October 1853 and traced south west to the site of the present township. By June 1854 the population was 16,000. The township was laid out in 1854. The Municipal District of Avoca was created in 1861 and the Shire of Avoca was established in December 1864.
WALKING TOUR
The Society has produced a six-panel brochure illustrating historical points of interest for a walking tour in and around Avoca. It can be viewed as a web page.
Friends of the Avoca Cemetery is a group within the Avoca & District Historical Society Inc. Guided Tours of the cemetery can be arranged by appointment. Donations to the Avoca Cemetery Restoration Fund of $5 per person will be requested, with a minimum of $20 for a tour of up to one hour’s duration. Ask for a quotation for a more comprehensive tour, or for a group of more than 10 persons. Further information about this, and about the Society’s other activities, may be obtained by email to adhsemail@gmail.com