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  • Peeps in the past (30 July – 5 August 2023)

    Peeps in the past (30 July – 5 August 2023)

    30 July – 5 August 2023 100 YEARS AGO: 1923 A Mallee settler, who is greatly interested in the newly opened Millewa country, says that…

  • Cheers for paddle steamer

    Cheers for paddle steamer

    100 YEARS AGO PIONEER: The reminiscences of Mr Thomas M Shortt – who, with his wife may be said to be one of the very…

  • Peeps in the past July 2 -8

    Peeps in the past July 2 -8

    100 years ago BIG LIZZIE: A singular sight in the way of mechanical transport is to be seen at Red Cliffs at the present time.…

  • One-ton gun on offer

    One-ton gun on offer

    25 June to 1 July 2023 100 YEARS AGO: GUIDES: Miss Robinson, from the headquarters of the Girl Guides Association, gave an address on the…

  • Checks for new parents

    Checks for new parents

    100 years ago RED CLIFFS: At present there is no stock ranger in the Red Cliffs settlement – there is a pound-keeper, but his duties…

  • Peeps in the past

    Peeps in the past

    100 YEARS AGO MERBEIN: Windstorms of more than ordinary violence passed over the Merbein township testing the stability of fencing and outbuildings. A building was…

  • Peeps in the Past – Prison will close doors

    Peeps in the Past – Prison will close doors

    30 April to 6 May 2023 100 YEARS AGO FIRE: AT the last meeting of the Red Cliffs Progress Association, a letter was sent to…

  • Traffic lights ‘not needed’ in Mildura

    Traffic lights ‘not needed’ in Mildura

      23 – 29 April 2023 100 years ago ENGINE PLAN: In view of the high price of firewood as fuel, the Mildura Urban Water…

  • Peeps Into The Past 16 to 22 April 2023

    Peeps Into The Past 16 to 22 April 2023

    16 to 22 April 2023 Presented by Mildura & District Historical Society Compiled by Judi Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Libraries 100 years ago…

  • From 7pm smoko to more shop hours

    From 7pm smoko to more shop hours

    100 years ago SMOKE SALES: At Red Cliffs, complaints have been made that shops selling cigarettes and tobacco during the day remain open after the…

  • New school welcome

    New school welcome

    100 YEARS AGO: CROP: Steele Blayde made a trip through the Birdwoodton and Merbein West soldier settlement in order to make notes that might cheer…

  • Peeps into the Past

    Peeps into the Past

    Peeps into the Past 19 to 25 March 2023 Presented by Mildura & District Historical Society Compiled by Judi Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council…

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