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September 2020

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Historic Buildings Historic Sites Historical Icons

The Historical Wonders of Korumburra & District

Korumburra and District Historical Society is interested in hearing about our historical wonders. We have complied an initial list of some of the remarkable historic buildings and sites we live alongside. Please vote in the poll below or comment to let us know which of our historical wonders is most Read more…

By The Editor, 5 yearsSeptember 30, 2020 ago
Community Hidden in Plain Sight Historic Buildings

Hidden in Plain Sight: ‘Top of the Town’ its place in our history

Thanks to Ethan for sending this in: Hidden in plain sight is the history that is locked away and painted over, in the big abandoned building on the bends that we all drive past every day at 33 Bridge Street, Korumburra.  by Janet Wilson We have some knowledge of the Read more…

By The Editor, 5 yearsSeptember 29, 2020 ago
Historic Buildings People

They Can’t Burn Memories

At a time when members of the Historical Society have been thinking about the history of the buildings at 3/5 King Street, and the association with the Korumburra Theatre building, it has come to their notice that Brian Blake wrote an article relating to the theatre. It is a lively Read more…

By The Editor, 5 yearsSeptember 20, 2020 ago
Community COVID-19 Making History

Community: A Covid19 Insight

A Covid19 Insight by Jan . Morris A Korumburra Medical Centre virus-test and isolation was completed, before my operation at Peninsula Private, the test was negative. After the procedure, the surgeon was concerned about my chest, thinking I had an infection, just my asthma playing-up. Upstairs to the isolation-room, my Read more…

By The Editor, 5 yearsSeptember 16, 2020 ago
Historic Buildings Historic Houses People

The Alp Duplex 
Elijah William Alp

The Alp Duplex Part II by Judy Ife Elijah William Alp (Bill) Born England 1873- Died Korumburra 1959 By looking at the life of Bill Alp we gain an understanding of why, amongst the weatherboard single
houses of Korumburra, a brick duplex was built. We also understand the significance of a Read more…

By The Editor, 5 yearsSeptember 14, 2020 ago
Historic Houses

The Alp Duplex: The Architecture

The Alp Duplex: The Architecture by Judy Ife Intriguing and unique, the mirror image duplex houses at 3 and 5 King Street are a fascinating part of the streetscape and story of Korumburra. Viewing these properties, also termed maisonettes, there is a sense that you have transported to inner urban Read more…

By The Editor, 5 yearsSeptember 7, 2020 ago

The Korumburra & District Historical Society acknowledges the Bunurong people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and their continued connection to land, sea, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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The Korumburra & District Historical Society acknowledges the Bunurong people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and their continued connection to land, sea, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.


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