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Korumburra Historical Society

Locality: Korumburra, Victoria

Address: King Street 3950 Korumburra, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.korumburrahistory.com.au

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25.01.2022 We now have our blog up and running, with our first article from Judy Ife discussing the duplex houses at 3 and 5 King Street.

24.01.2022 C.S. Hughes writes about Korumburra's former bottled drink factory. I am sure a lot of people remember Joe's soft drinks. Who remembers Lyrebird cordial?

24.01.2022 Our first community post in our Making History project - Jan C. Morris gives us her Covid 19 Insight

24.01.2022 Korumburra Picture Theatre Once proudly situated on the now empty block of land on the top side the Korumburra Library, the Korumburra Picture Theatre was destroyed by fire in May 1982 whilst it was a much loved Roller Skating Rink. Esteemed journalist, the late Brian Blake wrote this very informative and entertaining tribute to this majestic building. ... Well worth reading the link ARCHITECT: Not credited BUILDER: Messrs Thomas and Chapman BUILT FOR: Alpha Theatres Company OPENED: 10th. November 1926 PROJECTORS: C & W LATER OWNERS: Korumburra Theatre Ltd. 1926 E.H. Castle, 1933 Lawrence Bros. 1935 J.G. & E.V. Hughes, 1952? CLOSED: 1972? LAST USE: Roller Skating DESTROYED: Fire, May 1982 https://www.korumburrahistory.com.au//they-cant-burn-memo/

23.01.2022 Our next meeting is Thursday evening at 7pm, all welcome. Korumburra Historical Society rooms King Street, Korumburra

23.01.2022 #coalcreekeco wallaby enjoying the greenery at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum #southgippsland #korumburra #discoversouthgippsland #gippsland #exploresout...hgippsland #victoria #australia #australiagram_vic #visitsouthgippsland #coalcreek #visitgippsland #visitkorumburra #visitvictoria #vintagevehicles #regionalvictoria #ecoheritage #wallaby #marsupial #wildlife #nativeaustralia See more

23.01.2022 Dennis Conn shares his memories of Devlin's, Korumburra's independent grocer in Mine Road.

23.01.2022 Can anyone identify the make of car or the people in this photo? This shows the Showgirl winner and was part of the Grand Parade in one of our past Korumburra Shows. We would love your help. Thankyou. Rhonda & Sue

22.01.2022 Can you help? Rob Parsons is writing and collecting a History of Kernot, Woodleigh, Almurta and Glen Forbes (all as seperate books). He is writing about... -Buildings -Sporting Teams and Clubs -Events (Fire, Flood etc) -Those that went to war (WWI, WWII and Vietnam War) -The pioneers of the area and the people themselves -The railway that went through these areas. He is looking for any history of Halls, Churches, Schools, General Stores, Fire Stations, Bridges, Markets, Cheese Factories, Sawmills, Sale yards, Cricket/Football/Tennis/Basketball/Badminton/Rifle/Golf Clubs, CWA and Red Cross History, The Bass River, the Railway line, stories of those that went to War, Newspaper Articles, Stories written by locals, stories about locals (including eulogies), Scrapbooks with Photographs and any other content that provides photographs and interesting stories regarding the things listed, but only related to Kernot, Woodleigh, Almurta and Glen Forbes please.

22.01.2022 Our volunteers hard at work laminating historical photos

22.01.2022 Recognise anyone in these old Karmai festival posters?

22.01.2022 Our monthly meeting is on tonight and all are welcome. Hughie Hendry will be discussing the Karmai festival tonight. Hughie would love to see a reunion of Karmai kids in the future.

19.01.2022 Have you used our services? We would love to hear from you! The Korumburra & District Historical Society welcomes testimonials from our community members. Please contact us on the website or Facebook.

18.01.2022 Part II of Judy Ifes article on 3 & 5 King Street and on Elijah William Alp, who also built the towns picture theatre

18.01.2022 Did you know we have local history books for sale? Our popular title The History of the Shire of Korumburra is available for the special price of just $15

17.01.2022 Korumburra & District Historical Society is launching a new online project. Are you interested in Making History? We are inviting the community to help the Korumburra and District Historical Society make history. We have just launched our online blog and are inviting people to submit photographs and blog articles. You can submit historical photographs, photographs of historical sites or photographs taken now to record a moment in time. We welcome any subject, people, buildin...gs, or landscapes. We would also love to record this particular year in time, when we are all enduring the first worldwide pandemic in living memory. You could start a photo project on social distancing, signs on buildings, or people in face masks. You can write about what you have been going through during the pandemic. Together, it will make a fascinating record of this time in history for future generations in our region. All ages are welcome to submit! Creative submissions in other mediums, such as music or poetry, are also welcome. Submission details are on the webpage.

16.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now available on the website https://www.korumburrahistory.com.au/newsletter-archive/

16.01.2022 Our December newsletter is out now

15.01.2022 Jeetho Hall is currently in the lead for Korumburra & District's most popular historical icons. Voting is open until the end of October, click on the link to register your vote now!

15.01.2022 "As of yesterday, Australia Post updated their addressing guidelines on their website, so it now has the information as to how you can properly use the traditio...nal place name in your address. Australia Post encourages use of traditional place names following campaign by Gomeroi woman, Rachael McPhail. "When addressing a parcel or letter, place the traditional place name after the recipient's name, but before the street address, suburb or town. #NAIDOC2020

14.01.2022 On at Wonthaggi

14.01.2022 Have you seen our books for sale? We have copies of Stories of Bena: The People and the Country Margaret N.G. Rees https://www.korumburrahistory.com.au/book-shop/

13.01.2022 Join us on Wednesday for a talk on the influenza pandemic in Gippsland in 1919 from Professor Erik Eklund of the Federation University. Also head on over and give our new Facebook page a like https://www.facebook.com/korumburrahistory/

13.01.2022 Looking for a fun, free activity for the kids this Easter Sunday and Monday? At Coal Creek Community Park and Museum we’ve hidden 7 bunnies in amongst the museu...m exhibits. Print off the park map before you visit and let kids try to find the bunny locations https://coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.files.wordpress.com Book your free entry tickets via our website. Open 10-4pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. #easter2021 #stayherethisyear #regionalvictoria #coalcreek #southgippsland #korumburra #discoversouthgippsland #gippsland #gippslandia #southgippslandphotography #exploresouthgippsland #victoria #australia #australiagram_vic #visitsouthgippsland #visitgippsland #visitkorumburra

11.01.2022 We have updated the article on Emma Young's Corner store with some new information received about the original timber store.

11.01.2022 A new exhibition is opening at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, "The Women of Woorayl- Women's clothings from 1860-1920", this Friday 16th April 2021. As p...art of the National Trust's Australian Heritage Festival 2021, the costumes from our collection are being showcased. Entry to the exhibition and the park is by free ticket available on our website. https://coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com/tickets/ #AHF2021 #nationaltrustvic #Heritage4Future #visitkorumburra #visitsouthgippsland #visitgippsland #destinationgippsland #stayclosegofurther #southgippslandshirecouncil See more

10.01.2022 Vale Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he has reached out to many countries, communities, families and individuals during his 99 years. His strongest connection here in Australia has been with the 775,000+ young Australians who participated in Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme which he established in February 1956. ... In 1954 Prince Philip accompanied Her Royal Highness on a visit to Gippsland, arriving at the RAAF Base East Sale (Photo courtesy of Stratford Museum) For many he will be remembered for his loyalty, his honesty, his dedication to serving the Monarchy and the Commonwealth but most sincerely as the beloved husband of his dear Lilibet Rest In Peace

09.01.2022 "The collection of information in this book is about our Australian First Nations People. It is about the fibre they discovered in the plants on this continent and the things they made and the way it was used to make a better quality of life for them." written and illustrated by Pat Dale Australian Natural Fibre Artist

08.01.2022 Thank you everyone for contributing photos of your lovely spring gardens. I received a lot of photos so I will have enough to do another gallery or two. Have you read our latest articles on Devlin's Grocery, Joe's Soft Drinks and Jeetho Hall?

08.01.2022 Can you help? We are currently investigating the 1899 Premiership Football Cup won by Korumburra. A presentation night was held at Middle Hotel, called Kurrles Hotel at the time. The cup has been found, but we are still looking for the framed photo that was awarded. Any other information pertaining to the 1899 football team would be very welcome. You can contact our secretary through the Facebook page.

08.01.2022 Jeetho Hall was voted most popular in our first Historical Icon poll - read more about the history of the hall and its devoted guardians.

06.01.2022 #treasuresfromthecoalcreekcollection Furphy’s Farm Water Cart. This week’s treasure was a mainstay of rural and Agricultural life at the turn of the 20th centu...ry. Invented by John Furphy (1842 1920) who established the first blacksmith's shop in Shepparton in 1873, gradually expanding into iron works. By 1888, Furphy had the most extensive foundry in northern Victoria, which is still operated by his descendants. He won many prizes for his inventions, the most notable being the Furphy’s Farm Water Carrier which carried water to sheep and cattle and to fight fires. They were also used to cart drinking water to soldiers in Europe and the Middle East during WWI. At the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, the Furphy is housed in building 24, the machinery shed. #southgippsland #korumburra #discoversouthgippsland #gippsland #exploresouthgippsland #victoria #australia #australiagram_vic #visitsouthgippsland #coalcreek #visitgippsland #visitkorumburra #visitvictoria #losttrades #historictrades #vintagevehicles #regionalvictoria #generalstore #horsedrawncarriage #horsedrawn #ANZAC #WWI

06.01.2022 We are working on our brand new website. Head to the homepage to download a copy of our self-guided historical tour and learn about our past and present historical sites

05.01.2022 Our latest newsletter is now available

05.01.2022 We are open until 4.00 p.m. today

05.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!! OPENING DATE!!!!! #coalcreek #visitsouthgippsland #korumburra #visitvictoria #southgippsland #regionalvictoria #COVIDSAFE

04.01.2022 In accordance with what we are hearing on the media, and having thought through all of the implications, we cannot continue for the present time with meetings or workshop afternoons. You can still contact us at https://www.korumburrahistory.com.au/

03.01.2022 We are open until 4 today

03.01.2022 We are open until 4 p.m. today. Come in and grab some last minute Christmas gifts. Weve got copies of A Gippsland Union: The Victorian Coal Miners Association for just $5, The History of the Shire of Korumburra for just $15 and our popular publications The Land of The Lyrebird and Miners Memorial available. We will be closed from the 18th if December until the 21st of January 2020.