Tag: History

A lifetime of service

As awards go, they don’t much higher than this. After a lifetime of service to the community, Hastings resident Brian Stahl has been honoured with the Papal Award, the Cross Pro Ecclesia…

Get in the Spirit

A love of history and fascination with the paranormal has turned out to be a marvellous combination for two Crib Point women who came up with the idea for hugely successful WesternPort Historical…

Saving the Submarine

By Melissa Walsh   Photos: Yanni It’s not every day you get to take a trip out to a 2,000 tonne submarine with a chequered and colourful history that’s anchored just off…

A narrow escape for Dr. Peacock

By PETER MCCULLOUGH   Peacock Road can be found in Tyabb. It used to be called “Peacock Lane” before its status was upgraded. “Lane” is probably more appropriate for it is a…

All things Winged and Wonderful

Tyabb Air Show. Photo by Yanni It’s time to look up to the sky again as the Tyabb Air Show is ready to return in 2016. Presented by the Peninsula Aero Club,…

History is alive & well at Mornington cemetery

Pictures: YANNI Val Wilson is passionate about cemeteries and the perfect person to guide the annual Mornington Cemetery walk, taking visitors into another world, where each grave has its own story. “I’ve…

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