Peeps in the Past
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…