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SUMMARY:The Bell Family Of Gulf Station
DESCRIPTION:Scottish settlers Agnes and William Bell were the first to lease the land. From the 1850s to the 1950s\, Gulf Station supplied produce to gold miners of the district.\nJoin Alan\, who is one of the last few direct descendants of Agnes and William Bell\, for an informative talk about Gulf Station and the stories of the Bell family. Bookings essential\nAlan will have his book ‘The Bells of Gulf Station : pioneer farmers in the Yarra Valley 1850-1950’ for sale on the day. Books are $22 each. Cash only \n 
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/the-bell-family-of-gulf-station/
LOCATION:Montrose Library\, 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd\, Montrose\, VIC\, 3765\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Yarra Ranges
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gulf-Station.jpeg
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Melba Park
DESCRIPTION:Created in 1867 as part of the original Lilydale township plan\, the park has been used for a variety of recreational purposes for over a century and is an important part of the town’s heritage with links to Dame Nellie Melba\, David Mitchell\, Robert Baden Powell along with many others.\nPresident of the Lilydale and District Historical Society\, Maria McCarthy is our tour guide for this fascinating walking tour of Melba Park.\nJoin Maria to learn about the history of this iconic park as well as some wonderful stories associated with significant trees\, the gates\, the surrounding buildings and much more. Bookings essential\nPlease note: this is a walking tour which will be approximately 1 hour in length. There maybe some uneven surfaces and steps.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/walking-tour-of-melba-park/
LOCATION:Lilydale Library\, Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus\, Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale\, VIC\, 3140\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Yarra Ranges
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251026T100000
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SUMMARY:Gulf Station Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time at the Gulf Station Heritage Festival in Yarra Glen. This family-friendly event offers a unique glimpse into the past\, where traditional trades and local stories come alive in a historic setting. Demonstrations of blacksmithing\, woodworking\, antique tools and machinery\, as well as rare farm animals\, market stalls\, plant sales\, food vendors and more.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/gulf-station-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Gulf Station\, 1029 Melba Highway\, Yarra Glen\, VIC\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Yarra Ranges
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SUMMARY:Dame Nellie Melba
DESCRIPTION:Dame Nellie Melba was Australia’s earliest and much loved Opera Singer.\nJoin us for a biographical journey into her life and achievements.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/dame-nellie-melba/
LOCATION:Lilydale Library\, Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus\, Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale\, VIC\, 3140\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Yarra Ranges
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nellie.jpg
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SUMMARY:Unveiling of Station site sign
DESCRIPTION:Unveiling of Station sign at Mt Evelyn (with button to push to hear actual train)\, followed by showing of Last Train to Warburton in Community Room adjacent. \nOrganised by Mt Evelyn History Group Inc.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/unveiling-of-station-site-sign/
LOCATION:Mt Evelyn Station site Wray Cres Mt Evelyn VIC 3796\, Wray Cres\, Mt Evelyn\, 3796\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Mt Evelyn,Yarra Ranges
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://historymonth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Station-sign-Joy-Phillips.jpg
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