Serving as the social hub for small towns across Australia, public halls were often referred to as The Mechanics’ Institute. This name predominately dates back to England where they began… Continue Reading»

Every ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day we pay tribute to all local service men and women who have served our Country by telling the stories of some, that are typical… Continue Reading»

A school at Labertouche was opened in 1882 and continues to operate. THE SCHOOL AN EARLY HISTORY The first request for a school at Labertouche was a petition presented by… Continue Reading»

The early 1880’s was an incredible period of growth in Victoria, and not unusually, Melbourne. The need for timber was at a peak from 1881 to 1887, and the opening… Continue Reading»

The Scout Hall Longwarry’s first scout pack was formed in 1950 with Tom Maskell as Scout Master, and meetings were probably held in the Community Hall In later years Mr… Continue Reading»

George Bickley was born in Coleraine Victoria and was working as a farm labourer in Longwarry district when he enlisted in July 1915. After three months training, he embarked by… Continue Reading»

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL Australia) was formed in 1916 in response to the lack of a unified approach to the organization of repatriation facilities and medical… Continue Reading»

Jack Davis was a single 22 year old tractor driver from Longwarry when he signed up for service with the Army on 29th January 1941 at Royal Park. His initial… Continue Reading»

Arthur Towers was born in Korumburra and subsequently moved to Longwarry to work in John Freeman’s sawmill. He enlisted in the Army on the 15th. of July 1915 and he… Continue Reading»