Tag: history

Mount Gambier History Group open doors to city’s past

Mount Gambier boasts a long and rich history, filled with colourful stories of the people and events that have helped shape it. Helping to...

Veterans roll out to honour military hero

Five local Australian Defence Force veterans are preparing for a powerful 400km cycling journey through France to honour one of World War II’s most...

Cultural consideration for new obelisk

The Robe Obelisk Working Party and Robe District Council continue to explore options for the proposed replica obelisk at Cape Dombey with recent developments...

AGM turnout gives aviation museum a lift

The Mount Gambier Aviation Museum Incorporated (MGAMI) recently held its first annual general meeting at the Mount Gambier Regional Airport.
The AGM was attended by...

History mystery help needed

Who might this man be?
This near-century old black and white photograph comes from the archives of car maker General Motors Holden.
The archive is now...

District council faces hefty cost for historic building upkeep

De-rendering of the historic Robe Institute and other remedial works would come at a hefty price tag.
The building dates back to the 1860s and...

Region and family history intertwined

South East residents with the surname Skeer have distinguished themselves in sport, farming and other pursuits over successive generations.
Hatherleigh farmer Chris Skeer is descended...

Casterton Connections stories growing

WITH 16 episodes put to bed, Casterton Connections is taking the local community to all corners of the globe.
Developed through Hands Up Casterton and...

‘Monty’ set to delight new legion of fans

With arguably the best collection of horse-drawn vehicles in Australia, the Millicent National Trust Museum has recently filled a gap in its collection.
It is...

Military history preserved

Two additional wartime exhibits are now in the safe keeping of the Millicent National Trust and its museum.
A horse-drawn general service wagon and a...

Public library quietly starts new chapter

The 60th anniversary of the Millicent Public Library passed with little fanfare other than a free raffle.
It was opened in 1964 in a room...

Historic home ready for new owner

Robe’s oldest house dating back to the 1840s has come on to the market.
The property last sold in 2022 for $2m.
It’s history dates back...

Feather added to players’ caps

The rich history of the Central Baseball Club has been recognised with numbered caps now resembling a ‘badge of honour’ for the more than...

History group winds down for year

The annual pre-Christmas gathering in Millicent of the South East Family History Group (SEFHG) certainly was a change of pace to the usual program...

Rising insurance burden frustrates National Trust

The National Trust is seeking a new lease for the Millicent Museum with Wattle Range Council but does not want to pay the hefty...