History

AN 1890s painted wall-hanging capturing a sardonic depiction of the Australian coat of arms will be incorporated into Trentham’s new community hub in the town’s revamped Mechanics Institute building.

THE history of Creswick, indeed the entire geography of the Victorian political and social landscape, would be much different if not for Sir Alexander and Lady Millie Peacock. And they have left a fascinating legacy for anyone who chooses to look.

Looking north over the town centre the Convent Gallery has received thousands of visitors since its refurbishment.

And next up are memories of the Daylesford Courthouse, now the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre.

THE series continues in May featuring the Daylesford Court House (now the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre).

IN 1972, resident Neville Thurgood gathered together a group of locals to form The Mount Players.

THE unofficial history of …… series starts in April featuring the Daylesford Town Hall.