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Historic films of Kilmore to be revitalised by historical society

By Pam KiriakidisKilmore Historical Society is in the works of editing archive footage, presenting Kilmore’s oldest events captured on film.The films are films that...

Grants going a long way for Wandong History Group

By Colin MacGillivrayWandong History Group will revitalise its home at the former St Michael’s Catholic Church and preserve a trove of historical documents with...

Book to document the history of Bylands

A new book on the history of a Mitchell Shire township documents the people, places and stories of the Bylands area and surroundings.‘The Story...

Help wanted to uncover St Patrick’s school history

St Patrick's Primary School is seeking community assistance to locate historical items that relate to the school and the Kilmore area.The school’s own historical...

Restoration work on historical Kilmore cottage set to begin

Mitchell Shire Council is partnering with the State Government to restore one of Kilmore’s oldest structures, with work beginning on Whitburgh Cottage.A $200,000 Living...

Economy concerns conveyed to Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Dan Tehan

By Colin MacGillivrayFEDERAL Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan met with industry and community leaders in Seymour on Friday in an effort...

Repair works to improve Wandong church

By Jackson RussellWandong History Group is now able to undertake crucial repair work to the old St Michael’s Catholic Church, thanks to a $200,000...

Courthouse closed

By Jackson RussellThe Kilmore Historical Society has called for the doors to the Kilmore Courthouse to be opened so it can continue to collect...

Author delves into history of Romsey

LANCEFIELD historian and biographer Fay Woodhouse is hoping people will learn about the origin of buildings in Romsey and its earliest settlers from her...

Preserving Broadford’s history

By Jackson RussellWith assistance from Mitchell Shire Council, some of Broadford and District Historical Society’s prized buildings have undergone repairs to help them stand...