by pppg | Jun 30, 2022 | Places
The year 2007 saw the 75th Anniversary of the opening of the Great Ocean Road and was marked with many celebrations as befitted this iconic road. Many speeches were given, as were thanks to the ex-servicemen and others whose toil, sweat, blisters, hardships, heat,... by pppg | Jun 30, 2022 | Pioneers, Places
“Royal Terrace,” Nicholson Street, Fitzroy.( Image Source: State Library of Victoria ) Stretching northwards from the corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets in Fitzroy is a row of ten stucco and bluestone homes known as “Royal Terrace.”... by pppg | Jun 29, 2022 | Methods & Sources, Places
Boroondara General Cemetery is located in the Melbourne suburb of Kew. It occupies a triangular block of land fronting High Street and Park Hill Road, and is about 31 acres ( 12.545 hectares ) in area. Boroondara is the name of the Parish in which the Cemetery is... by pppg | Jun 28, 2022 | History, Places
Initially wheat and flour were imported into the Port Phillip District mainly from Sydney and Van Diemen’s Land. John Batman had sown wheat soon after he arrived at Port Phillip and other settlers followed. John Pascoe Fawkner planted barley at Moonee Ponds in... by pppg | Jun 27, 2022 | Places
Soon after settlement at Melbourne commenced certain residents became aware of the need for public gardens. In late November 1840 it was also reported that visitors to Melbourne had remarked that, unlike other settlements of the Australian Colonies, there was neither... by pppg | Jun 27, 2022 | Places
A Commemorative plaque near the mouth of Kananook Creek marks the location of where Captain Charles Grimes and his party went ashore searching for fresh water, and met with around 30 local inhabitants. Prior to European discovery, the Frankston area was populated by...