by pppg | Sep 21, 2026 | Articles From Our Newsletter, Pioneers, Resources
A touch of Irish luck for Port Phillip Little did the young settlement at Port Phillip appreciate how events in Ireland would help it flourish and establish a talented Bar (community of barristers) and Bench (judges). Three relatively young men, all graduates of...
by pppg | Sep 21, 2026 | Articles From Our Newsletter, Places, Resources
22 Le Cateau Street, Pascoe Vale South An article in the Herald/Sun 23 May 2026 stated: “Originally built for Scottish migrant surgeon Dr. Farquar McCrae in 1841-42 as part of his La Rose estate. Heritage documents state that the abode now known as Wentworth House, is...
by pppg | Sep 13, 2026 | Future Events
Speaker: Guy Murphy. Topic: The First Customs Officer. Venue: Wesley Hall, St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, 253A Burke Road (cnr. Malvern Road), Gardiner. Visitors welcome. Talks are from 2:00 pm. Doors open 1.30 pm. $2 entry includes refreshments. Our meetings...
by pppg | Jul 14, 2026 | Methods & Sources, Resources
Our July 2026 meeting featured a presentation from PPPG Committee member Bronwyn Quint on resources for researching Port Phillip Pioneers. After outlining a brief history of the Port Philip District, Bronwyn gave an in-depth presentation on the various resources...
by pppg | Jun 18, 2026 | Articles From Our Newsletter, Places, Uncategorized
Address at the AGM on 9 May 2026 By Fiona Malcolm Fiona Malcolm, the Library Manager of the Melbourne Athenaeum, previously known as the Melbourne Mechanics Institute (MMI), discussed the history and evolution of the institution highlighting its role as a cultural hub...
