The latest edition of Mountain Tales contains articles on; A century spent plumbing the hills, the origins of the national park, Holly Lodge: from guesthouse to bakehouse, in spring a young man’s fancy turns to …, Hal Gye & Melba…
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The latest edition of Mountain Tales contains articles on; The Sassafras Mechanics Institute; Motoring along in the hills in times gone by; A song and dance on the eve of war; From Coo-ee to Clovelly … the long story, in…
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The Olinda Log Cabin reaches the ton!This year marks the centenary of another local log cabin of significance: the structure at the core of Kelly’s Bar & Kitchen in Olinda.
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Bushfires: The Great Fires of 1926 in the hills.
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Child welfareA battle between babies and bushland
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TourismEarly guides to getting around the hills
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Celebrating 130 years of education on One Tree Hill
Mountain Tales: Issue 06 Read Post »
A creek and a girl: How Olinda got its name
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Days of guesthouse grandeurIn its heyday, Bella Vista was a fashionable place to stay
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The Great Landslip of 1891When the face of Mount Dandenong slid off towards Montrose
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Cop shops old and newThe law abiding citizens of Olinda finally brought to heel
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