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Hunting in the Wallan and Kilmore districts
by Grahame Thom September 2024 The first formal hunt in the district of Wallan Wallan took place on 8 May 1896 and was organised by […]
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The Wallan Wallan Tollgate
Introduction Today, as one turns off the Hume Highway onto the entry-ramp towards Wallan the journey is relatively carefree, apart from likelyhood of being cut-off […]
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Hidden Valley
The following short stories about the history of Hidden Valley have been put together by Grahame Thom. Land development north of Melbourne in the 1800s. […]
Wallan Wallan in 1879
Wallan Wallan in 1879 The following is a collection of extracts from Trove which appeared in Melbourne’s Weekly Times in 1879/80 by an unknown author. […]
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Where was Ned Kelly born?
Introduction Whether you regard him as a hero or villain, there can be no dispute that Ned Kelly is a continuing inspiration for poets, writers, […]
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Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church, Wallan
The beautiful white wooden Catholic church wasn’t always situated in Wallan although for 50 years there, she made her mark on our landscape. Catholics have […]
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WW2 Wallan and District
Wallan and District – WW2 volunteers One hundred and two years ago on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after […]
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World War One Rolls
Wallan Wallan’s World War One Honour Rolls Our World War One volunteers are recognised by having their names inscribed on the various district Honour Rolls […]
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The meaning of Wallan Wallan
Most people interested in the history of Wallan Wallan consider the aboriginal meaning of our town is associated with water. Other people say it is […]
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Major John Boyd and the Wallan Wallan Run
Soon after arriving in Melbourne in 1839, Major John Boyd (retired) squatted on a run of 2700 acres which he called the Wallan Wallan Run. […]
