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Short road ferry 1930's
By Nicole Harris February 23, 2025
Richard's Cloughs vision for a short road ferry that would stand the test of time and connect a community for almost 100 years.
By Jennie Moloney February 23, 2025
From Seeds to Strokes: The Artistic Journey of Reginal Ward Sturgess
By Jennie Moloney February 23, 2025
Beyond the Reserve. Who was James Henry Fearon?
Charles Steedman photograph
By Nicole Harris August 4, 2024
In 1867 Steedman published the ‘Manual of Swimming’, drawing on his extensive personal swimming experience to provide a practical manual.
By Maureen Gibb May 9, 2024
Her true legacy lies in the countless animals whose lives were saved or improved thanks to her tireless advocacy.
By Jennie Moloney April 8, 2024
Courtney's Post and Australia's First Victoria Cross recipient - Albert Jacka
By Jennie Moloney April 8, 2024
Albert Jacka
By Jennie Moloney April 8, 2024
World War I Gas Rattle
By Jennie Moloney April 8, 2024
In total, around 120,000 horses were sent overseas from Australia to WWI.
By Jennie Moloney April 8, 2024
The Hansen Quilt
By Jennie Moloney April 8, 2024
Who signed their names and how did they end up on this quilt?
By Jennie Moloney April 8, 2024
Signatures from the Front, WWI Patchwork Signature Quilt
The attack on Inspector-General John Price by convicts at Point Gellibrand, 26th March, 1857
By Williamstown Historical Society February 7, 2024
The beginnings of Victoria's Penal System
By Williamstown Historical Society January 31, 2024
Prisons and stockades were filled to capacity
By WHS January 16, 2024
Standing watch over the waters of Hobsons Bay
By Maureen Gibbs January 4, 2024
Back in 1945, the same question was asked - Where is the museum?
By Maureen Gibbs January 2, 2024
Lucky not to have lost both legs
By Maureen Gibbs January 2, 2024
First licensee of the Victoria Inn Hotel
By John Becroft January 2, 2024
It happened on 13th January 1892!
Williamstown Notable - Catherine Baker
By Maureen Gibbs December 29, 2023
A Life Devoted to Australian Literature
By Jennie Moloney December 22, 2023
Hairdresser, entrepreneur and award-winning photographer
By Jennie Moloney December 22, 2023
A life at sea, the first harbour master and statesman
By Jennie Moloney December 22, 2023
Artist, Parliamentarian and founder of the Williamstown Advertiser
By Jennie Moloney December 22, 2023
From humble beginnings as a barber, to sportsman and a leader
By Jennie Moloney December 22, 2023
Early settler, entrepreneur, landowner, business man
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