Resistance and Outrage

Resistance and Outrage

Resistance and Outrage It was described as an ‘outrage’ in the Port Phillip Herald of the 17th January 1840, but the conflict is now known as Jaga Jaga’s Resistance or the Battle of Yering. The incident occurred in early January 1840. This confrontation was a major...
Warrandyte’s Art Circles

Warrandyte’s Art Circles

Warrandyte’s Art Circles Warrandyte nurtured two highly influential artistic communities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They can be said to rival similar communities established at Heide in Bulleen and Montsalvat in Eltham in their influence on...
Her story – Warrandyte’s Notable Women

Her story – Warrandyte’s Notable Women

Her story – Warrandyte’s Notable Women Warrandyte can look back at generations of women who have endeavoured to improve their world. Their achievements are all the greater because in past times their place in the world was often restricted to home and hearth. Have the...
The Renowned Potters Cottage

The Renowned Potters Cottage

The Renowned Potters Cottage The famed Potters Cottage operated from 1958 to 2004. The original potters were Phyl Dunn, Artur Halpern, Gus McLaren, Reg Preston and Charles Wilton who decided to set up a cooperative in 1958 with the aim of generating more interest in...
Speed Merchants

Speed Merchants

Speed Merchants Philip (Phil) Edward Irving, MBE, C.Eng., M.I.Mech.Eng., M.S.A.E. is a legend amongst motoring and motor bike enthusiasts. He combined a love of motorcycles and racing cars. His was a lifetime of involvement in the motor industry. He had a passion for...