The Lighting of the Township of Korumburra was the subject of a special committee meeting of the councillors of the Shire of Poowong and Jeetho on the 15th June, 1895, to discuss a proposition made to the shire by a representative of a Melbourne firm for the lighting of Read more
By Janet Wilson The gatehouse was situated on the north side of the railway line at Whitelaw. Little remains now of how this used to be. In the area where Jumbunna Road leaves the present highway which wasn’t there in the days of the gates. There is an area on Read more
“Braeside” at 52 Radovick Street with its three Norfolk Island Pine trees is a landmark property in Korumburra.It was lucky to escape demolition in 1988—and what a loss that would have been to the heritage landscape of Radovick Street. By 1988 it had had four owners in the previous seven Read more
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
Memories of Devlin’s and the Mine Road Shopsby Dennis Conn Recently I found a Korumburra Times dated 10th February, 1960. In it was an advertisement from Devlin’s Grocery for a brand of tea named Gossip. It said “Gossip Tea less than five shillings a pound – four shillings and eleven pence”. Read more
Collecting objects is an ancient human practise and the interest in antiques and historical items continues to gain popularity. But buildings have not always been held in the same esteem. In medieval times, little was thought of tearing down a palace to build an updated one, buildings were lost in Read more
The Ghost at the Top of the Town by Olga Hughes Recently we have been discussing what we call the ‘Top of the Town’ building, a building that has a surprisingly long history concealed beneath the layers of bright paint. It is striking and inconspicuous at the same time, for Read more
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
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