by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | History
The selection of Melbourne as the site for a village was largely due to it having a source of fresh water. A natural dam of rocks, known as ‘the falls’ crossed the Yarra River near to where Queen Street is today. Below this was a widening of the river that... by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | History
I was interested to read the article regarding the Rev. James Forbes in the last newsletter, for it jogged my memory that he had officiated at the marriage of my great aunt, Catherine Kelly. Catherine, and my great-grandfather John Kelly, were two of the five children... by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | History
Janine Rizzetti grew up in Heidelberg where a neighbour recounted stories about ‘mad’ Judge Willis who originally lived on her property. Later, after learning that Judge John Walpole Willis was sacked from his position in the Port Phillip District, Janine... by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | History, Pioneers
At the entrance to Scots Church, on the corner of Russell Street and Collins Street, Melbourne, a plaque displays the following message: James Forbes was the son of Peter Forbes, farmer, and his wife Margaret, nee Clark. He was born in 1813 at New Braes farm, in the... by pppg | Jun 22, 2022 | History
Dr Liz Rushen has written several books about the early immigration of women to Australia. Were they the dregs of British society? Liz set out to discover just what sort of women migrated, and discussed what records she used to find her information. It is harder to... by pppg | Jun 22, 2022 | History
In the middle of 1850 steps began to be taken for establishing public games in the Port Phillip District similar to the popular Border Games that were held in Scotland. An initial meeting was held on Saturday, 15 June 1850 at the “Governor Arthur” Inn,...