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Walnaring

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This entry is part 1 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

Introduction Sitting alone at Wallan East is a property with a rich and diverse history, but which is widely unknown. This property is known today […]

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General Old Places Australia Places of Interest

Wallan Airfield

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This entry is part 2 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

In 1968, Ivo and Alison Righetti, originally from Greta purchased Mac’sfield at Wallan so that they could be closer to their children attending their secondary […]

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Old Places Australia Places of Interest Old Houses Pioneers

Magnificent Mac’sfield

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This entry is part 3 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

“All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return.” – Ecclesiastes 3:20 The Macleod Family and Mac’sfield One would […]

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Places of Interest Old Places Australia Hotels

Inverlochy Castle Hotel – The final chapter

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This entry is part 4 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

In  Part I: Inverlochy Castle Hotel – Beginnings we learnt about the inception of the Inverlochy Castle Hotel and how it changed hands into the Laffan family […]

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Old Places Australia Mysterious Places

The Wallara Waters Hauntings

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This entry is part 5 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

Introduction Wallara Waters. A relatively new estate in the town of Wallan and where during the day things are quiet and peaceful. The perfect place […]

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Old Places Australia Places of Interest Pioneers

The Old Sheep Dip

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This entry is part 6 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

In the late 1800’s this sheep dip was companion to a shearing shed and sheep yards. A bluestone cottage nearby provided warmth and comfort for […]

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Hotels Old Places Australia

Inverlochy Castle Hotel – Life at the Hotel

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This entry is part 7 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

In  Part I: Inverlochy Castle Hotel – Beginnings we learnt about the inception of the Inverlochy Castle Hotel and how it changed hands into the […]

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Old Places Australia Hotels

Inverlochy Castle Hotel – Beginnings

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This entry is part 8 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

The Inverlochy Castle Hotel in Wallan,Victoria was once an epicentre full of activity; a popular meeting point for local residents and a resting place for […]

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Old Places Australia Hotels

Wallan Hotel and the Greenwich Quadruplet Bicycle Team

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This entry is part 9 of 19 in the series articles written by Richard

Wallan, Victoria. Four guys on a bike. Yes, we shall come to that! A hotel in the background which may be familiar to some of […]