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25.01.2022 #JohnHollandHistory: Weve found this great video from the John Holland archives showing the bridging of the gap on the Phillip Island Bridge that we built back in the late 60s.

25.01.2022 When and What happened to the old Catholic church in Wonthaggi please.

25.01.2022 Please watch this lovely video

24.01.2022 Found in old Wonthaggi miners cottage ,does anyone know what it is?

24.01.2022 Congratulations on a great Annual Dinner honouring the Italian immigrants who made Wonthaggi their home Following WW1 - about 185 thoroughly enjoyed the talks, Italian food and wonderful fellowship. Well done.

24.01.2022 Wonthaggi owes its existence to the State Coal Mine which opened in November 1909 on the Powlett River Coalfields; a tent town soon sprung up, housing over 2,0...00 people. The railway line was built by February 1910; land was set aside for a permanent town and the first 100 houses were built by June 1910. In a few years Wonthaggi was a thriving town with many facilities. The State Coal mine closed in 1968. See more

24.01.2022 Kilcunda Football Club -Premiers 1937. Can anyone give us any more details about this photo? Any names would be appreciated. Photo in comments has numbers, to help identify their position in the photo.

22.01.2022 Wonthaggi & District Historical Society Annual Dinner is in Friday 30th November, 2018 at Wonthaggi Workmens Club, Graham St., Wonthaggi. This years topic is Wonthaggi & District Hospital School of Nursing 1912-1967 Guest speakers will be nurses who trained at the hospital during that tome. They will tell of their training, working tasks and conditions, the nurses accommodation residence ( which will be moved/ demolished to make way for the new Bass Coast Health Emergenc...y Facility to be be built at the hospital) and recall names of people who were associated with their time at the Wonthaggi Hospital. Photos and memorabilia will be on display on the night. If you ( or if you know of anyone else) wish to contribute to this collection, please email [email protected] or visit the Railway Station Museum Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 10am to 1.30pm phone 5672 2009 or 5672 1830. Come along and join us; enjoy the meal, the convivial atmosphere listen to the personal accounts of an important aspect of Wonthaggi & Districts early history. Admission by pre-purchased tickets from Wonthaggi Workmens Club. Phone (03) 5672 1083. Cost $35 ( includes a two course meal), drinks at bar prices. RSVP by Thursday 22nd November, 2018. Book early to avoid disappointment.

22.01.2022 Today we held a lovely morning tea to honour members who have been a part of our organisation for over 50 years. 50 years of consistent membership to one organ...isation is an impressive milestone & we love acknowledging our members - they are the lifeblood of our organisation! So congratulations Margaret Dunbar, Footscray Historical Society, Sue & John Lack, Williamstown Historical Society Wonthaggi & District Historical Society Shepparton Heritage Centre Mornington & District Historical Society , Warragul & District Historical Society, Maryborough-Midlands Historical Society Thank you all for making the journey in to celebrate with us and for sharing your stories.

22.01.2022 https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au//wonthaggi-railway-statio

22.01.2022 ON THIS DAY: 40th Anniversary since the withdrawal of passenger rail services to Wonthaggi (Sun. 04/12/1977) Image Caption: Victorian Railways Railmotor 34RM... is pictured crossing the Bourne Creek Trestle Bridge at Kilcunda for the second last time with the down ARE Stony Point, Phillip Island and Wonthaggi Tour Train. This was the last official passenger train to Wonthaggi. This image is available to view in full in the Geoff Cargeeg Collection on Flickr along with others taken 40 years ago to this day. Image Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gcargeeg/34478318190/ Link to images of this train can be accessed here: https://www.flickr.com/search/ Rather sadly, it was on this day 40 years ago that the last ever passenger rail service operated to Wonthaggi. Victorian Railways Railmotor 34RM had the honour of being the train to run the last service, which was an ARE Stony Point, Phillip Island and Wonthaggi Tour Train with T335 running the connecting tour train across Westernport Bay to Stony Point and return. The Flickr Collection and account dedicated to the late Geoff Cargeeg has several images of 34RM at numerous locations along the line with Wonthaggi railway station, the Bourne Creek Trestle Bridge and Nyora railway station prominent. The withdrawal was instigated by the Rupert Hamer led Liberal Victorian state government and occurred just prior to the release of the controversial 1979/1981 Lone Report investigating Victorias freight and passenger transport network and system. Although the Wonthaggi line was closed on Tuesday the 21st of November 1978, this was undoubtedly a precursor to what would happen in a few years time with many railway lines across the state under threat of closure and withdrawals throughout the 1980s. The neighbouring South Gippsland mainline to Leongatha and Yarram, where the Wonthaggi branch line spurred off at Nyora railway station was one of those that fall victim in 1981, however, at least survived until the mid-1990s.

21.01.2022 Wonthaggi State School photo, 1920. My father, John S, Richardson, front row, second left:

21.01.2022 Tamara is wanting to find out more on her grandmother Irene Perrys involvement in Netball in the 1930s. Irene lived in Broome Cres. Wonthaggi. This is a photo from 1934 (1935? ) and the team was named Wonthaggi Shops (or Shots?)

20.01.2022 Lovely photo of Florence and Laura Easton behind the counter at Eastons Bakery in Wonthaggi, 1912. Museums Victoria https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/765509

19.01.2022 Footage after the devastating fire in 1980 that destroyed the Miners Union Theatre Wonthaggi, that was originally built in 1924.

19.01.2022 Ocean View Hotel, Kilcunda. State Library of Victoria Image H32492/5348

18.01.2022 This could be of interest: Wonthaggi mine engineers part in the building of the famous R34 airship:

17.01.2022 For the Victorian Seniors Festival, Wonthaggi & District Historical Society has organised two free events. - Wonthaggi Cemetery Walk, Tuesday, 22/10/19 at 10.30am - Bus Tour- History of Cape Paterson Road, Tuesday 29/10/19 at 10.30am. There is no bookings being taken for the bus trip, with limited seating it is advised to arrive early, so you dont miss out. More details in the photos.

17.01.2022 As part of Victorian Seniors Festival, Wonthaggi & District Historical Society organised a Wonthaggi Cemetery Walk today. Sam Ghatto and Irene Williams provided a historical background on some of the local identities that are buried there.

16.01.2022 Did you know you can have a digital tour of Wonthaggi Historical Sites? Access the tour with your smartphone, IPad or tablet as follows: Download the App GeoTour from App Store or Google Play. Search for Wonthaggi Digital History. Save to My Tours. Head out to the location and load the tour in the GeoTour App. As you walk around and get close to a location you can click on the pin to activate a movie and presentation slides.

14.01.2022 SEVEN HISTORICAL WONDERS OF BASS COAST NOMINATIONS History Month 2020 sees Facebook pages and groups across Gippsland come together to discuss the Seven Historical Wonders of Gippsland. Public voting (from 8-23 October) will nominate seven sites for Bass Coast that will then feature in a Gippsland-wide poll during the final week of October to select Seven Historical Wonders for Gippsland. ... The nominations for sites of historical significance within the Bass Coast Shire can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1755971574632862/permalink/2930186660544675/ The top seven nominations will be included in region level vote from 23 October. Cast your vote from 8 October.

14.01.2022 Wonthaggi & District Historical Society will be holding its Annual Dinner at The Clubhouse, Wonthaggi Golf Club, 6pm on 29th November, 2019. Learn about the history, stories, achievements and special events associated with the Wonthaggi Apex Club. Secure your seat by phoning The Wonthaggi Club - 5672 1007. Pre-payment is required. Cost is $35 for a two course meal. Drinks at bar prices. Bookings close Friday, 22nd November.

13.01.2022 The Wonthaggi Coal train going across the Kilcunda Sand dunes.. (for ease of playing here without the link) https://vimeo.com/306144291

12.01.2022 Does anyone have info on the occupants of the tiny internment hut on the Krowera rd at Woodleighvale

10.01.2022 Visit our website to read the history of Truginini in the Wonthaggi area and many other historical essays. http://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au//Truginini_at_Won

10.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/wonthaggianddistricthistoricalsociety/posts/1590059657768648

10.01.2022 I am writing to see if anybody may have any information about my mother. Her name was Joan Hylton. Her mother was Lilly Hylton and her father was Cyril Hylton w...ho died in the mine (and is buried in Wonthaggi cemetry) in about 1929. He had been a POW in WWI. Mum was only 5 at the time but when she was older she was a nurse at the Wonthaggi Hospital (I am assuming this would have been around the 1940's. Later Nan and mum went up to Broken Hill where her brothers lived. Being too young to realise I did not get to ask mum about what happened between the time she was 5 until she was about 23/24 (would have been about 1945/6). I do know of a family called Little - I think there was a Frank Little and a dear girl called Valerie, who suffered from polio used to come and visit us in Broken Hill when I was a little boy. Mum also had a sister called Mary who became a teacher and taught at Charlton Sth and later at Trentham and lived in Daylesford before going to teach in Melbourne. I guess what I am asking is if anybody has any knowledge of them in the years mum was growing up or if there was any reason for them to leave Wonthaggi to go to Broken Hill. Thank you in advance for any information. See more

09.01.2022 Inverloch history exhibition, opening this Thursday and running for the month of August at The Hub, Inverloch. http://inverlochhistory.com/projects/exhibition-2018/

08.01.2022 Wonthaggi lady Valda Emily Unthank ne Garnham (19091987) was an Australian cyclist who held numerous records for long distance cycling, mostly set during 1938-39, most notably the womens seven day record.

08.01.2022 Just wondering if there is a color version of this map? We want to explore with family and friends and a color version would be great. Even if i could download one.

07.01.2022 Can you help me please? Where can I search for information about my Grandfather, Melville James (Jim) Jupp, who apparently lost his eye in an accident in the Coal Mine. Looking at electoral rolls, I presume it happened between 1936-1949. Thank you

07.01.2022 Elevated view over Jumbunna, c. 1900. State Library of Victoria Image H2014.76/46

05.01.2022 Can anyone help the Miners Dispensary with identifying these miners?

05.01.2022 Another Wonthaggi school photo. This one is of Grave V, taken about 1921. My father, John S. Richardson, is second from the left in the back row:

05.01.2022 "The Plod" is Wonthaggi Historical Societys monthly newsletter, each edition includes an essay about Wonthaggis history. The following is a collection of those essays. http://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au/index.php/plod

02.01.2022 And finally, a Wonthaggi High School photo taken about 1923. In this one, my father, John S. Richardson, is in the front row, far right.

02.01.2022 Does anyone have any more information for Linda Barraclough as to the identity of this man?

02.01.2022 The ABC television show Australian Story featured a fascinating program about the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1919 on June 1, 2020. The segment features an interview with Gwladys McLachlan, the daughter of former Wonthaggi nurse Elizabeth Beard. Gwladys tells how people died all over the town. The segment includes a recording of Ms Beard from 1988, in which she tells how nurses slept in a tent and treated up to 41 patients at a time in the Wonthaggi Town Hall. Ms Beard was in the hall for 3 months. See the interview at the 28:55 minute mark: https://youtu.be/UDY5COg2P2c

01.01.2022 Wonthaggi & District Historical Society 2019 Calendar. Comprising photos and information relating the Whalebones at the Wonthaggi Hotel. Cost $10.00 Sale locations -... - Wonthaggi Railway Station Museum (Open 11.00am to 1.00pm each day until 20th January, 2019) - Wrenches Footwear, Graham Street, Wonthaggi See more

01.01.2022 Ludbrooks Corner, Wonthaggi, c. 1918. Photographer: W.Lee. State Library of Victoria Image H98.56/81.

01.01.2022 THE SEVEN HISTORICAL WONDERS OF BASS COAST FOR HISTORY MONTH In these strange times, we hope everyone is managing and staying safe. October normally sees us offering a range of activities for History Month but the COVID situation means many things have to be done differently. Wonthaggi & District Historical Society is participating in a History Month initiative exploring the Seven Historical Wonders of Gippsland. ... Public polls will identify and vote upon the Historical Wonders of the Bass Coast Shire along with other posts. Voting from 1-23 October will nominate the final seven sites for each of the regions. This will be followed by a Gippsland-wide poll during the final week of October to select Seven Historical Wonders for Gippsland. We are calling for nominations for sites of historical significance within the Bass Coast Shire to be included in the initial list. To get the discussion going, we have come up with a few possible sites: - Eastern Area & coal mining in Wonthaggi - Churchill Island - Settlement Point, Corinella - Inverloch Rocket Shed - Kilcunda Trestle Bridge and rail trail - Dinosaur fossil sites at Flat Rocks, Inverloch - Wonthaggi Rail Station Precinct - Wonthaggi Hotel including the iconic whalebone facade We are looking for more, so the question is: Which Bass Coast site do you think is an important heritage asset, worthy of recognition? Please post your nominations via a comment or feel free to DM us. Each nominated site will require a photo or photos and a brief description so if you have time please include any contextual information along with your nomination.