Posts in Category: History
January 13, 1939: Black Friday
Today, January 13, another anniversary of Victoria’s “Black Friday” bushfires passes, and here in the North East the areas affected by that event 82 years…
Molto Bene! State lauds our Italians
LOCALLY written book, ‘For a Better Life’, is the toast of the town, after taking home the Community Innovation Award from the Victorian Government’s 2020…
Postcards of Remembrance
MYRTLEFORD’S Old School Museum holds considerable evidence of our participation in two world wars, no more moving than in memorabilia in the form of photographs…
Former MP shares her story of her rise to national capital
AN INSPIRATIONAL story from growing up on a farm in Indigo Valley to gaining national attention when winning the seat of Indi as an Independent…
Showtimes from the past, 1960—1985
THIS period of 25 years in the history of the Myrtleford Agricultural & Pastoral Show was one of consolidation, served by a hard working committee…
Showtimes from the past: 1927-1959
IN 1927, a small group of local people got together at the Rechabite Hall in Elgin Street, led by local baker Percy Rayner, and Alexander…
The long and fruitful life of Irma and Joe Peruzzo
Serafino Giuseppe (Joe) Peruzzo was born in a small village, near the city of Vicenza in north east Italy, in the year 1912.
Recalling our hotels of yesterday
IN a report in the Ovens & Murray Advertiser on December 4, 1897 three magistrates, presiding at the Bright Licensing Court, considered renewals of liquor…
Italian heritage printed
ALMOST 30 local families have been showcased in U3A Myrtleford’s new book, which launched last week.
Myrtleford Co-operative Butter Factory (1903—1963)
FOR some 40 years, as agricultural, mining and commercial pursuits grew in the Myrtleford district in the latter half of the 19th century, a dairy…
Timely renewal for historic hall
NEW life will be breathed into Myrtleford’s historic Memorial Hall, with $185,000 to be invested in renewing the building for community use. Alpine Shire Council…
Battlefield to the farm
GENERATIONS of Whorouly residents present and past gathered by the town’s recreation reserve on Wednesday to commemorate 100 years since the soldier settlement scheme brought…
