The airfield, which commenced operations in 1920, was bounded by Widford, View, Hartington, Rowan and Trevannion Streets. Then the boundary went east along Heather and Gordon Courts back to Widford. It was an unlicensed field which operated for 4 years. Its most notable visitor was a Airco DH-9 which in late 1920, carried two daring […]
Author: Rollers123
A Pascoe Vale resident who is interested in local history. Former presenter at PVFM and NorthWest Radio. Intend to get back into community radio soon.
End of the Line
I was in the 7th Coburg Scout group which was based beside the public swimming pool in Pascoe Vale. In 1969 or 1970, four of us had to go on a two day hike as part of an achievement award. I can’t remember where the hike started from but by the time we reached our […]
The Bridge
As youngsters in the early 60s, Roger and I used to play a lot along Westbreen Creek. We thought the rickety footbridge over the creek was great when it used to sway in the wind and quite often when we used to run across it jumping up and down. The creek itself was open for […]