History

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

Len Broadway and his Wembley bakery

Explore the history of Broadway brothers and their bakery in the West, from family tales to baking traditions from 1900 to 1950.

The origin of ‘Sunshine’ and who is HV McKay? 

Uncover the fascinating story of McHay and the benefits of sunshine.

Robur Tea: Yarraville 

Delve into the enchanting tale of Robur Tea, a symbol of nostalgia in Melbourne's tea culture.

Memorial for Post-WW2 European migrants at Williamstown Cemetery

A memorial has been installed in Williamstown Cemetery honouring European migrants and refugees who arrived in Australia after the end of WW2.

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