Mountain Tales

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…

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.

Bushfires: The Great Fires of 1926 in the hills.

Child welfareA battle between babies and bushland

TourismEarly guides to getting around the hills

Celebrating 130 years of education on One Tree Hill

A creek and a girl: How Olinda got its name

Days of guesthouse grandeurIn its heyday, Bella Vista was a fashionable place to stay

The Great Landslip of 1891When the face of Mount Dandenong slid off towards Montrose

Cop shops old and newThe law abiding citizens of Olinda finally brought to heel

Mount Ferny? We think not …