by Linda Fisher Allot 16 Sec 6 Parish of Korumburra, County of Buln Buln. Original Crown Grant Vol 2058 Fol 521. Purchased by Jesse Thomas Huntingford of Church St, Richmond on 20th of March 1888, for 70 pounds. On the 20th of November 1902 Thomas Foristal of Korumburra, an engine Read more
A wander in Commercial Street may well bring you to 69 Commercial Street, where you will find the Hare and Tortoise Bookshop. Quite a treasure trove it is. by Janet Wilson Above the verandah, and visible from across the street, as you look towards the shop you will see the Read more
by Bob Newton Pictured above is the former fire bell that is now located at the current Korumburra fire station. It was donated by the Coal Creek Coal Mine Company in 1896 when James Hardwick was the manager—it was surplus to their needs. After a meeting in Radovick’s Hotel, a Read more
Opening a Door from ‘Bonnie Vale’ Moyarra Compiled by Dennis Conn The following narrative is founded in, and stems from experiences and memories, all of which were passed down to me from both my maternal grandmother, Jane Clark nee Matheson and my mother, Dorothy Ricardo nee Clark. The following memories Read more
Recently, during excavation work at the Korumburra Primary School, the remains of the old swimming pool were uncovered. After hearing a few questions around town about it, it was decided others would also be interested in the origins of the pool. First, trying Trove, all that could be found were Read more
The Korumburra Brass Band’s Mace Written by Dennis Conn The Korumburra Brass Band was formed during the period of the former Shire of Korumburra Council and was comprised of local and district people, supported by their wives and residents. The band member’s leader – master and president was the late Read more
Jumbunna Hotel Great Southern Advocate Thursday, 20 September 1894, p. 3. “JUMBUNNA HOTEL.” Mr. Kurrle, the proprietor of the newly erected hotel at Jumbunna, entertained about 50 of his friends at a banquet on Thursday evening last to celebrate the opening. Among those present were Messrs. R. S. B. Young, Read more
A House Warming in Korumburra Great Southern Advocate, 16 August 1928 At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.E.C. Holmes, a very pleasant and enjoyable evening took place on Friday, August 3rd, the occasion being a surprise party in the nature of an old-time house warming to Mr. Holmes and Read more
by Terry Waycott. The Covid 19 Pandemic has been with us since March 2020. The purpose of this article is to highlight a significant historical engineering achievement that was completed during the Pandemic, from May 2020 until October 2020. I refer to the construction of the walking track from Guys Read more
Jeetho Hall was voted most popular in Korumburra & District Historical Society’s first Historical Icons poll. Learn more about the hall from its dedicated community group and guardians, the Jeetho Hall committee. Jeetho Hallby Lorraine Knox The Jeetho Hall has a rich history as one of South Gippsland’s iconic buildings. Read more