The Museum Shop
The Gift Shop specialises in a variety of local handmade gifts.
On the bookshelf are a selection of local histories
- Images of the Dandenongs
- The Dandenongs
- Railways of the Yarra Valley by Nick Anchem
- Dreams from a Suitcase - Recollections of Italian Settlers in the Yarra Valley
- As I Remember - Memories of life in the Wandin District
- Wandin and Its Origins
- Upper Yarra Dam - A 1950's construction town
- Wandin Yallock State School 1033 History & Roll book 1885-1985
- A series of childrens books titled 'My Adventure Books' by Jo Rothwell
These publications are available by mail order:
The Early History of Wandin 1867 - 1893
Lily Sebire 1914
Reprint. Originally published by the Wandin & District Horticultural Society this 12-page essay on the early history of Wandin won first prize in a competition in the Autumn show of 1912.
Price $7 (includes $2.50 postage and handling).
Wandin - Its Origins and Early Development
Annette & Neville Lord 1981
The authors recorded the results of the research for which they received the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's Award of Merit in this comprehensive companion to Lily Sebire's early essay.
Price $9.50 (includes $2.50 postage and handling).
Historical Documents of Wandin Yallock State School No 1033, 1885 - 1985 and Common School Roll September 1869
Annette & Neville Lord 1985
The Wandin Common School opened in 1869 in the Wandin Methodist Church. A permanent school building was constructed on a site opposite the church in 1885. Compiled by the authors to mark the centenary of the Wandin Yallock school building this publication includes photocopies of the original school roll.
Price $14.50 (includes $3.50 postage and handling).
Aim High - Proc's Journey
Ralph Proctor 2005
ISBN 0 646 45396 3
Ralph Proctor's early life and his experiences as a Flying Officer on active service in Europe during Worlds War 2 are recalled in photographs and Ralph's own words.
Price $48 (includes $8 postage and handling).
As I Remember - Memories of Life in the Wandin District
Compiled by Jill Sebire 2006
ISBN 0 646 45961 9
'Beenak Road, Wandin Hall, the Stringybark Creek, Clement's Shop, Wandin Yallock State
School ... all names that spark vivid memories for anyone who has lived in or around Wandin in Victoria's Yarra Valley.'
Reminiscences of life growing up in Wandin told in the words of thirty-nine 'locals' who responded to an invitation to
tell share their stories.
Price $38 (includes $8 postage and handling).
St Paul's Anglican Church Seville - A History 1886 - 2006
Compiled by Jennifer Lindsey
Price $8 (includes $3 postage and handling.
To order:
Send your name, postal address, name of publication required and payment (cheque/money order) for the full amount to:
Mont De Lancey, PO Box 316, Wandin North, 3139
Please make cheque or money order out to 'Mont De Lancey'.
The Early History of Wandin
1867 - 1893
Wandin - Its Origins
and Early Development
Historical Documents of
Wandin Yallock State School No 1033,
1885 – 1985 and Common School Roll September 1869
As I Remember -
Memories of Life in the Wandin District
St Paul's Anglican Church Seville -
A History 1886 - 2006
Bastille Day Celebrations
Bastille Day Celebrations will not take place in 2012, however, we are looking to hold a Spring Music Festival.
Watch this space. Details soon.
Mount Row Manor
8th September - 30th September
A unique exhibition that aims to create the furniture and furnishings of a 600 year old medieval manor hall as seen thru the eyes of designers Louise Le Page and George O'Brien.
Free entry to Exhibition.
Mont De Lancey Art Show
Sponsored by the Wandin & Seville Bank
5th August - 26th August
10am - 4.30pm
Free entry to Exhibition.
Blacksmiths Open Day
Sunday 14th October
10am - 4pm
Entry: Adults $10; Children free.
Wandin Draught Horse & Machinery Festival
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November; 10am - 4pm
Entry: Adults $10; Children free.
Watch this space!
Photography Competition and Exhibition 2012
Watch this space for more information.
Gallery Openings
Gallery Open 10am - 4:30pm. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays unless otherwise advised.
Free entry to gallery only.
Eastern Woodturners Inc
Meetings at Mont De Lancey on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7:00pm. Visitors and New members are most welcome.
# 19 - RED LETTER DAY
The coach served the double purpose of carrying passengers and the mail, till it was succeeded by the iron horse or locomotive in November of the year 1901 - red letter day for Wandin
MONT DE LANCEY
71 Wellington Road, Wandin
PO Box 316, Wandin,
Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
10:00am to 4:30pm
Last tour - 3:30pm
Group Tours also available Monday & Tuesday by appointment
Open Public Holidays
Closed Good Friday
Christmas Hours
Closed December 24th, re-open Wednesday 2nd January 2013.