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Brief history of Turton’s Creek

January 19, 2017 2:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Brief history of Turton’s Creek

Here is a history of Turton’s Creek a beautiful location in Gippsland. Gold was discovered in 1872 by the 27th of December the miners had convened a meeting and outlined a gentleman’s agreement. The 60,000 ounces of gold was largely gone by 1873. It was one of the most peaceful and organised goldfields in Australia. […]


History of the Yallourn broad gauge railline

January 12, 2017 2:17 pm Published by Comments Off on History of the Yallourn broad gauge railline

A brief history of the Yallourn broad gauge rail line from 1922 – 1986. The beginning of the rail for Yallourn’s industrial needs: From 1920 and planning Yallourn the planners knew they’d need a rail and worked towards this goal. Excess briquettes made in Yallourn were shipped via train to Melbourne. It was such an efficient […]


Rosedale Tours commencing in November

September 21, 2016 5:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Rosedale Tours commencing in November

In November walking tours in Rosedale will commence. Rosedale, Victoria is half way between Melbourne and Lakes Entrance on the Princes Freeway. This is the next location for Haunted Hills Tours guided walking tours. They’re story based tours, telling historical stories, crime and ghost stories. Each has their own tour. We’ve been hard at work […]


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A brief history of Morwell

November 5, 2015 11:06 am Published by Comments Off on A brief history of Morwell

    The history of Morwell – name Morwell (Morewell) is a version of the Gunai-Kurnai words – More willie meaning Woolly Possum. Originally Morwell was the name of a homestead built on beside of the Morwell River in the 1840s. The shire of Morwell was established in 1892. Stephen M. Legg for the Morwell […]


A brief history of Moe, Victoria

November 5, 2015 11:05 am Published by Comments Off on A brief history of Moe, Victoria

The history of Moe – name Moe originally named Mowie or Little Moi, which are local indigenous words for the swamp. It was damp and flooded regularly in the early days. This adversely affected the new settlers, however, the original settlers accessed the swamp with rafts and found it a good source of food. The […]