Romsey resident uncovers family history
A Romsey and Lancefield Districts Historical Society member is releasing a book uncovering the mystery of her past relative.Romsey resident Jacqueline Brooks set about solving the family mystery of one of her ancestors in...
Region marks Remembrance Day
AS ceremonies took place across the region in acknowledgment of Remembrance Day, there was a key message to be shared about the servicemen and women honoured on November 11 every year.“We believe in our...
Broadford Secondary students volunteer to restore history
By Jordyn GrubisicSTUDENTS at Broadford Secondary College, BSC, are bringing new life to historical items through a restoration project.The students are participating in Project Ready – a year-long work readiness and personal development program...
Preparations underway for Broadford’s Freedom of Entry parade
Members of Broadford’s Returned Services League, RSL, branch are getting ready to fire up the barbecue for the upcoming Freedom of Entry Parade in Broadford on Sunday, October 29.The gas bottle is full, the...
Broadford tank tradition returns
Broadford will host the Army’s School of Armour Freedom of Entry Parade on Sunday, October 29 – returning to a tradition of almost 40 years ago.The event will acknowledge the 82nd anniversary of the...
History month underway in Broadford
Broadford Historical Society is once again in the swing of October History Month with a series of events to celebrate the history of the area.Three events are planned for the remainder of October, with...
Whittlesea’s old post office residence demolished
By Pam KiriakidisWhittlesea Historical Society has raised concerns about the old Whittlesea Post Office residence being demolished and the future protection of the original 1925 building.The house adjoining the post office was home to previous...
Plans for Whittlesea Historical Society precinct
By Pam KiriakidisCreating a historical and arts precinct to showcase the municipality’s past is at the forefront of Whittlesea Historical Society’s future plans.The society’s members gathered with historians and residents at Whittlesea’s Whitehaven Receptions...
Old Goulburn Bridge restoration divides Mitchell Shire Council
By Jordyn GrubisicBorrowing $3.5 million to restore Seymour’s historic Old Goulburn Bridge proved to be a divisive issue at Mitchell Shire Council’s special meeting to pass its 2023-24 Budget.Cr David Lowe submitted an amendment...
50 years of Royal Australian Corps of Transport
By Jordyn GrubisicTHE Royal Australian Corps of Transport, RACT, hosted a commemorative parade to mark its 50th anniversary at Puckapunyal, the home of the School of Transport, on Thursday.Australian Governor-General David Hurley attended to...