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 […]
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Glenroy school days 1956-1962
My name is Leo Wilson. I grew up in Glenroy with my parents and their 9 children. I was 6 weeks old when we moved from Preston in 1950. We lived in Langton Street. There were only 3 houses in the street, no footpaths and no roads. It was the start of the housing boom […]
Victorian P-12 College of Koorie Education (former Glenroy High School, Box Forest campus), Glenroy campus
Victorian P-12 College of Koorie Education (former Glenroy High School, Box Forest campus), Glenroy campus. In the 1960s and 1970s the eight children in the Murray family (Diana, Stephen, Gary, Brian, Margaret, Wayne, Bev and Greg) attended Glenroy High School close to their home. They were the only Aboriginal children in the area and at […]
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 […]
Growing Up in 60’s and 70’s
My first home was in Glenroy. I was taken home from the Royal Women’s Hospital in Carlton to a brand new, sparsly furnished home in Glenroy. Most of the houses in the surrounding streets were white or pale lemon, double-fronted weatherboard with red tiled roofs. Our house was different. It was rectangular, blonde brick with […]
Growing up in Glenroy
I grew up in Glenroy. The suburb and the community seemed to be growing with me. The pocket of new housing where we lived was filled with lots of children similar in age. In hindsight, we had lots of freedom to wander about. As long as we were home for lunch or tea, or before […]
Living in a Brunswick terrace 1940-1953 – part 4
Continued from Living in a Brunswick terrace 1940-1953 – part 1 Living in a Brunswick terrace 1940-1953 – part 2 Living in a Brunswick terrace 1940-1953 – part 3 Earning an extra quid After weathering the 1930’s depression, my father always taught me to try for that “extra quid”, and save for the rainy day. […]
Living in a Brunswick terrace 1940 – 1953 – Part 3
Continued from Living in a Brunswick 1940 – 1953 terrace Part 1 Living in a Brunswick terrace 1940 – 1953 Part 2 My Mate Joe After starting work in 1948 I continued hanging out and holidaying with my school mate Joe for some years until the end of my bachelor days. This is Joe and […]
Brunswick Community History Group Inc
Brunswick Community History Group (BCHG) is a community-based organisation interested in the history of our local area. BCHG is interested in all aspects of history – research, reminiscences, families, historic buildings, documents, and photographs. Our AimsThrough our members, BCHG aims to• Foster a greater appreciation of Brunswick’s history and urban environment• Increase community access to […]