A brief history of the original old Nhill Mill
John Williams. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the growing of wheat and its conversion to flour had become major industries in the colony of Victoria. Steam-driven mills were set up in major cereal-growing areas and Nhill’s future prosperity was built upon the growing of wheat and the establishment of a steam grinding mill.
Fire destroys Charlton Post Office
On a day when the celebration of recording history was being highlighted at one end of Charlton, the demise of a significant town landmark at the other end was making history when a late morning fire destroyed the Charlton Post Office.
Vintage gem unearthed
Back in July, David Walsh of Stringline Retaining Walls in Ferntree Gully was visiting the Maldon Vintage Machinery & Museum. After seeing the vintage cars on display there, he started to talk about a 1926 Essex Tourer...
Minister visits Tim Hughes room
Visiting a room in honour of Tim Hughes MBE at the Lucindale Museum was a highlight for senior government minister Kyam Maher during the recent SA Country Cabinet visit.
Remembrance Day in Maldon
Maldon RSL Sub-Branch hosted the annual Remembrance Day ceremony last Saturday at the Cenotaph, favoured by fine weather with a pleasant breeze. Sub-branch President Kevin Moschetti led proceedings with his customary dignity and eloquence.
Tennant remembers our fallen heroes
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 105 years ago, armistice was declared that ended World War I. The tradition of Remembrance Day grew out of this armistice and is commemorated mostly in Commonwealth countries...
Coolamon falls silent to remember veterans
Remembrance Day 2023 was commemorated in Coolamon last Saturday when Cowabbie Street fell silent as the 11am observance was held. Veterans and the community stood in silence as people emerged from shops and even vehicles travelling along the street were seen to stop as the community reflected on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Book chronicles history of bush footy
A book written by Greg Riach takes readers on a journey through the history of football in the western and southern districts of NSW from 1920-1976, encompassing groups 9, 10, 11, 14 and 15. Much of the content has been sourced from newspaper reports and photographs of players and teams ...
Dwellingup revisted: Frank Batini
The weekend of 4/5 November 2023 was eerily similar to my experiences as a 20 year old fire-fighter at the disastrous 1961 Dwellingup fire, which burnt 200000 hectares of forest and destroyed several towns ... Multiple lightning strikes, dry, heavy fuels and strong winds eventually overwhelmed all fire-fighting efforts.
Westbrook remembers
Although it does not have an RSL, Westbrook nevertheless ensures that days such as Remembrance Day are honoured. Last Saturday, at 11am on the 11th of November, people gathered at the Westbrook War Memorial, next to the Westbrook Hall, for the annual service.
Remembrance Day service in Allora
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the anniversary of the Armistice Agreement which ended the First World War. At the Allora Memorial Park on Saturday 11 November service personnel and members of the public paused in silence to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
Grafton Cenotaph: a celebration of 100 years
Beneath an overcast sky on November 11, 1923, 3000 people gathered to watch the grieving and heartbroken mothers of fallen soldiers from World War I (WWI) unveil the Grafton Cenotaph, which proudly bore the names of 35 men who would never return to their beloved homeland to see it.
Remembrance Day in Nhill
Nhill's Remembrance Day Service was held on Saturday, where 50 people gathered ... Remembrance Day on Saturday marked 105 years since the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I in 1918. John spoke on why we remember on the 11th of November each year and the significance of red poppies.
Boyeo Hall 100th celebrations
The Boyeo hall celebrated its 100 Year celebration Sunday with a fantastic crowd coming together to reminisce about the heydays at Boyeo ... The guests of honour for the day were Joyce Borgelt, Val Maynard and Geoff Eastick.
Memorial school grows tribute
Kadina Memorial School unveiled its new commemorative tribute to past and present Australian Defence Force service personnel at its Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, November 10.
Rich Avon remembers
Coming home from a trip to Horsham on Saturday morning, Donald residents passed this scene on the corner of the Donald-Stawell and Middle Settlement Roads ... “It was wonderful to see, in the middle of farming land, that such recognition had been given on behalf of a local community.”
In Flanders Fields
For Remembrance Day 2023, In Flanders Fields, by John McCrae, recited by Michael Darby.
Torch honour for Geoff
The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay had a local touch when Cohuna’s Geoff Hall was chosen to be one of 1,500 torch bearers to participate in the 50,000km 6-month journey. The relay commemorates Legacy’s centenary and recognises the sacrifices of families and the efforts of volunteers who have provided support in that time.
Nhill Cemetery Flag Committee
The Nhill RSL Sub Branch has, in partnership with Lowan Lodge 107, Rotary Club of Nhill Inc. and Nhill Lions Club, established a subcommittee aimed at honouring all service men and women in our Nhill cemetery. Our sub-committee will honour our local heroes by flying flags behind their graves on ANZAC and Remembrance days - we are hoping to start in 2024.
A new Golden Era for Nhill and the Wimmera?
Last week members of the community attended an information evening convened by John Deckert at the Nhill Noske Silo ... The following is a short summary of Chan Uoy’s presentation on the night – "Nhill Silo Heritage Centre’s mission is to become an Australian cultural icon and community asset by creating a world-standard facility.
Mancel displays fine form
Several local businesses supported the initiative to display a pristine flag ahead of Derby Day in the Country and increase the Spring Racing Carnival atmosphere across Wycheproof ahead of a community event not held with crowds for three years.
PS Alexander Arbuthnot celebrations
The 100-year celebrations for the PS Alexander Arbuthnot (AA) delighted the masses on Friday night … PS Alexander Arbuthnot was named after the former owner of the Arbuthnot Sawmills at Koondrook – Alexander ‘Squire’ James Cooke Arbuthnot. His father, Alexander ‘Sandy’ Arbuthnot was the founder of the sawmill.
