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Comment on Ivanhoe by Paul Dielemans

Paul Dielemans — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:39:24 +0000

In reply to Ray Kinnane. Hi, when did the name chnges take effect?

Comment on History of Windy Hill, Essendon by Adam Neira

Adam Neira — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:08:28 +0000

My Great Grandfather on my Mother’s Side was A.F. Showers so as a kid I had no real choice who I would barrack for. I was happy with my “choice” of the Bombers. I remember attending VFL games at Windy Hill as a 12 year old in 1977. I used to travel alone there via tram, then a train from Flinders Street and then a walk from 898 Burke Road, Canterbury. I attended many games there over the next three years come hail or shine, always taking my trusty Thermos filled with Tomato Soup along with some Vegemite and Cheese Sandwiches. I enjoyed watching the exploits of Neville Fields, Shane Heard, Simon Madden, Merv Neagle, Tim Watson and Paul Vander Haar. I have fond memories of the Peanut Seller bloke and a blind guy who used to go to the games. When asked why he went, he answered “I like the atmosphere”

Comment on Dookie by Vinod Moonesinghe

Vinod Moonesinghe — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:48:49 +0000

In reply to Christine. There exists in the State Library of Victoria a survey plan of the County Allotments Parish of Dookie, done by JG Wilmot, District Surveyor Benalla in 1859. He had been in Sri Lanka, and named several other places with Sinhalese names, including Baddaginnie, Dimboola, Gampola and Watta Wella.

Comment on Avondale Heights by Cate

Cate — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:36:49 +0000

In reply to A. Hi there, from what I can see, our house is on the land of your ancestors. We have quite an old house and I’m trying to find more about its history. Would you have any photos or other information about the homes in the area?

Comment on Metropolitan Farm by Yvonne Cameron

Yvonne Cameron — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:37:24 +0000

In reply to Michael O'Connor. My family name is Cameron and we lived in Cocoroc then moved to the Bull Ranch opposite the Smiths my Dad was A Drover there and I was born in Werribee hospital which is now Mc Donald’s in 1947 .