Historical information

Sailors Gully is a suburb of the regional city of Bendigo in north central Victoria, Australia, 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) north west of the Bendigo city centre. At the 2021 census, Sailors Gully had a population of 743.
Gold was first discovered in Sailors Gully in 1852, allegedly by a sailor or group of sailors who had abandoned their ships and headed to the goldfields. On 13 August 1855, a Church of England school was opened in Sailors Gully by Hugh Morrow. The following year, another building was built, serving as a church and a school. This second school (No. 570) was officially opened on 1 July 1874.
Myers Flat is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo in the Australian state of Victoria. Myers Flat was named after Thomas Myers who was the co-proprietor of the Weddikar pastoral run.
European settlement began in Myers Flat, then known as "Myers Creek", in 1845. Gold was first discovered in Myers Flat in 1852.

Physical description

"Sailors Gully & Myers Flat" written by Noelene Wild. Soft cover. 120 pages. Mustard colored cover - front and back and spine. 120 PP. Title on front cover in black text. Black and white image of junction of Peg Leg and Sailors Gullies, Bendigo, 1852, inset onto front cover. Has index. ISBN 978-0-9579939-4-5. Published by Ian and Noelene Wild, Eaglehawk. Black and white images throughout.