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The Longwarry and District History Group need your help. The generous support of Soul Sisters and The Longwarry Football Netball Club has helped us continue our work. We are all… Continue Reading»
The Longwarry and District History Group need your help. The generous support of Soul Sisters and The Longwarry Football Netball Club has helped us continue our work. We are all… Continue Reading»
Australia has long been the destination for immigrants from all over the world, whether it was the gold rushes of the 1850’s or the rapid population growth of post second… Continue Reading»
We all know the very important role that midwives play in the birthing process today. They are tertiary educated, highly qualified and extremely important in supporting women as they give… Continue Reading»
Every ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day The Longwarry and District History Group research and publish the service story of one local man or woman who has served their country… Continue Reading»
Donald Bain was born at Malvern in June of 1888. Before the outbreak of war in 1914 the family had moved to Longwarry where his father George Bain was the… Continue Reading»
As we approach the Centenary of the dedication of The Longwarry and District War Memorial on November 11th this year, we continue the story of its history and how it… Continue Reading»
Remembrance Day this year will mark 100 years since The War Memorial was first dedicated to all District men and women who had enlisted to serve in the First World… Continue Reading»
After we posted the story of Fred Reincke and The Gum Leaf Gas Company last month, the most asked question we have had is “So What happened?” Below are… Continue Reading»
We found the following newspaper stories as a result of a family member contacting us with some details of their family in Longwarry about 1895. It was not about what… Continue Reading»
Can You Help?. We are seeking any relative or anyone who has information about Mary Christina Maclure (nee Kennedy) She was born in Longwarry in 1884, her parents were John… Continue Reading»