by Karen Cummings | 15 Jul, 2026
David Flowers, a Clifton hill resident and CHS member, has written and published a book on the area, entitled An Illustrated History of Clifton Hill 1835-1901: the first 66 years. It is currently on sale at the Clifton Hill Post Office and Dymock’s bookshop,...
by Karen Cummings | 24 Jun, 2026
We have recently the following people of interest in Collingwood’s varied history: James Nation, one of nineteenth century Victoria’s most well-known and respected builders Lucy Anne Drake, a domestic goddess to rival Flora Pell Edwin Trenerry, the...
by Karen Cummings | 20 Feb, 2026
Photos in the Collingwood History Collection have for many years been accessible on the Picture Victoria site, as were those from a large number of public libraries. We have just discovered that it has ceased operating. As we have used links to Picture Victoria to...
by Karen Cummings | 12 Feb, 2026
Two new Notable people of Collingwood have been added. Both women were dedicated head teachers, but there the resemblance ends. Charlotte Lamb was very much an unsung heroine, bringing her kindly approach to teaching the inmates at the Home of Hope orphanage in Easey...
by Karen Cummings | 10 Feb, 2026
Readers will notice that the structure of the website has been changed. In particular the long list of topics formerly under the heading Resources have been split into People and Places. We hope you find the structure clearer and more convenient. Do let us know if you...
