By Stephen Taylor and Peter McCullough The Point Nepean Quarantine Station offers a glimpse into the early European history of Victoria. Established in 1852, the Station site contains nearly fifty heritage-listed buildings…
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By Joe Novella Photos Gary Sissons Ollie Walker-Peel began his life in England in 2004 and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in 2006. I’m guessing many of you reading this, like…
By Val Latimer – Mornington Peninsula Family History Society In the early days of settlement in Melbourne, public baths were a popular means of keeping clean. In the 1840’s there were several…
Book review by Peter McCullough Australia’s contribution in World War One is well known: from a population of less than 5 million, an astounding number exceeding 400,000 would enlist. Of these, some…
By Melissa Walsh Photo Yanni Greg Walton has always been curious about how things work and the retired engineer still has a passion for learning. Most days Greg can be found at…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni There’s an unmistakable serenity when you walk into the home of Fran and Ian Henke, as if the walls have acquired the peace and tranquillity of the…
By Peter McCullough Moorooduc might be little more than a locality but for a number of years it boasted two community halls. Strange? Well, read on … Progress Hall, a.k.a. The Tin…
By Ilma Hackett – Balnarring & District Historical Society Many people are familiar with the name ‘Merricks’ but what of ‘Meyrick’? This was the name of three young men associated…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Gary Sissons Jan Clarke is a woman who gets things done. After a lifelong career in sales, the bubbly peninsula retiree decided it was time to…