Researching the early setlement of the Yarra Valley
Outside of Melbourne, settlement in the Yarra Valley represents a very significant segment in the history and economic development of the state of Victoria.
On route to the goldfields of Warburton and Woodend during the 1850's, and with the main traffic path in the state, the Yarra River, being at the centre of timber industry during the 1890's, the Yarra Valley developed as the primary food production region for Melbourne. By the turn of the century, the region was serviced by a rail link to the city and was fast becoming the playground of holiday makers.
During the late 1800's some of the first vineyards in Australia were planted forming the foundation of what is today one of the worlds leading cold climate grape growing regions.
The Smithing shed at Mont De Lancey
A collection of Medals
Mont de Lancey Heritage
Photographic Competition at Mont De Lancey
During October Mont De Lancey will be host to a photographic Competition and Exhibition. This will be a major arts event in the Yarra Valley, with a prize pool totalling arond $5,000 across a broad range of categories. Read more here.
15th Acquisitive Art Show
September 12th to October 3rd
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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.
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# 6 - For building materials, Mr W Hadaway, had by 1891 established a brick kiln in Beenak Road east of Queens Road, and in the same year Mr J Clegg offered a wide range of timber from his steam sawmill in South Wandin.
MONT DE LANCEY
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