Yan Yean historical ‘Sites of Significance’ tour
Whittlesea Historical Society, WHS, held its first major event of the year on Sunday, with a bus tour of the Yan Yean area titled ‘Sites of Significance.’ Twenty-four members and guests filled two buses, leaving...
Examining family history at Kilmore Historical Society
Kilmore Historical Society is calling out to residents looking at tracing their family history but are unsure where to start.With the plethora of shows like ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’, online advertisements for...
Seymour’s Lighthorse Park faces new era
More visitors are set to enjoy Seymour’s iconic Australian Light Horse Memorial Park, with a major upgrade of the historical attraction now complete.The upgraded park now features new walking trails, picnic shelters, park furniture...
Historical Society president overflows with pride
Kilmore Historical Society president, Brian Clancy, was full of pride when he accepted a commendation at the Victorian Community History Awards for a significant Historical Society project.The project on “Rekindling Father McHugh’s Kilmore” received...
Obituary: Farewell to a lion-hearted icon of Kilmore
By Lauren DuffyAt the ripe of age of 167 years, Kilmore’s famous Red Lion statue died on Thursday.Mr Lion faced ill-health for many years, slowly losing parts of his limbs, as he stood atop...
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...