by Karen Cummings | 13 Nov, 2023
Our annual walk was held on 11 November with approximately 35 attendees and was greatly enjoyed by all. We adjourned to the Grace Darling for refreshments afterwards, and as a special treat the helpful barmaid showed us the bluestone cellars. If you missed the walk,...
by oztwowheel | 10 Nov, 2023
You can now download the pre-walk notes for our 2023 walk entitled “A Collingwood Corner”. You can find them at https://collingwoodhs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-walk-handout-notes.pdf
by Karen Cummings | 27 Sep, 2023
The City of Collingwood was famous as the capital of the Australia’s boot and shoe manufacturing from the late 19th until well into the 20th century and was the location of many dozens of footwear factories and associated industries. Ian Harold kept the last of...
by Karen Cummings | 21 Jun, 2023
The latest Notable women to be added to the database are union activist Helen Lothan Robertson, Collingwood councillor Marion Miller, and Methodist Sister Evangeline Ireland, known as Sister Faith. Fascinating reading on these committed active women.
by Karen Cummings | 26 May, 2023
In late April Clifton Hill residents and other concerned parties were relieved to find that VCAT had affirmed the City of Yarra’s decision to refuse a permit for the partial demolition of this significant building, and construct multi-storey dwellings. Some local...
