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 […]
Tag: Gangs
Criminal gangs
During the First World War (1914-1918) Northcote was plagued by a number of street gangs. These gangs were known as ‘Pushes’ and possessed unusual names such as the Blue Anchor Push, the Imperial Push and the Fairfield Park Push. The activities of these gangs ranged considerably, from mild pranks such as spraying passersby through to […]