History

How did a RAAF Base end up being located in Point Cook?

The paddocks of Altona hold an important place in Australian flight history.

A history of Williamstown’s Nelson Place

Nelson Place in Williamstown is more than a scenic waterfront promenade; it is one of Victoria’s oldest streets and a powerful reminder of the state’s early maritime history.

The Derrimut Hotel fit for a Prince

Discover the Derrimut Hotel's historical connection to royalty.

Williamstown Mechanics Institute: Building community through history

Discover the rich history and significance of the Williamstown Mechanics Institute, a landmark worth preserving.

Pietro Callea, the cobbler of Kingsville

A show repair sign holds the last secrets of a lost trade and the shop echoes with faint rhythm of hammer on sole.

Deer, guns and ammunition; the story of Deer Park

Learn about the unique deer park history and the introduction of game deer to Kororoit by the Melbourne Hunt Club in 1885.

Bradmill: the factory that built community, connection, and belonging

It was a place where people from all over the world came together, where community was built and culture was carried forward.

The sinking of the Queenie: a local disaster

The Queenie had a crew of seven men when she left her moorings at Wright’s Slip, Williamstown, to sail across the bay to Sorrento on 1st April 1899

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