Now on Trove
The Essendon Historical Society (EHS) has arranged for the digitisation of the Essendon and Flemington Chronicle newspaper from 3 March 1882 to 9 March 1894. The 1883 issues are missing, […]
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A man who kept Australia’s secrets
HERBERT WILLIAM RUSHEN (1914-2014) Bert Rushen played a significant role in Intelligence during and after World War II. In May 1942, Bert joined the Special Wireless Group and by July […]
Simmie & Co exhibition at RHSV until 30 June 2023
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria has an exhibition on Simmie & Co. The company was a prominent building company in Melbourne (1924-1978) and in Canberra (1926-1969). The founders were […]
The district’s famous soldiers
Featured pic: 29th Battery, Australian Field Artillery, 5th Division, thought to have been taken in England during the Great War. EHS 02440. As part of the commemoration of ANZAC Day, […]
Leading World Research in Ascot Vale
Did you know that Ascot Vale was the location of one of Australia’s first World Class research establishments? Opened in 1956, it revolutionized PVC production. The ICI Australia Research Group […]
Moonee Ponds Club marks 125 years
Formerly known as the North Suburban Cycling Club, North Suburban Club and the North Suburban Sports Club, this community club is located at 622 Mt. Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds. Now […]
“Essendon Tram Lines” taken over by the Victorian Government 100 years ago
The Victorian Government acquired the assets of the North Melbourne Electric Tramways & Lighting Company (NMETL) with effect from 1 August 1922. The Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (M&MTB) took […]
City of Moonee Valley Silver Anniversary?
It could be argued that the City of Moonee Valley was born in 1995, but it was not until three years later that we had a democratically elected Council. Two […]
“Same Old” Essendon Football Club returns to Essendon 100 years ago.
The Essendon Football Club is celebrating its 150-year anniversary in 2022. This year also marks 100 years since the football club returned to Essendon in controversial circumstances. On 20 October […]
Maribyrnong Park Band Rotunda turning 100
On 18 February 1922, the Harold Jones Band Rotunda was officially opened by the Essendon Mayor, Cr. John B. Hunt. It was erected by the voluntary efforts of the Essendon […]
