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Korumburra’s ‘Haunted House’ Emma Young’s Corner Shop

Every resident of Korumburra knows of our ‘Haunted House’, the stark grey concrete building that looms on the corner of Princes Street. Its boarded-up windows and lichen-covered roof-tiles seem to harbour many supernatural mysteries, but the truth is rather a lot simpler. It may not contain lost souls, but perhaps Read more…

By The Editor, 5 yearsOctober 7, 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
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

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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