I have updated the article on the origin of the name ’Jim Crow’ in the light of more recent information. Please read the updated article: https://www.yandoit.net/2012/07/13/273/ Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterPinterestemail … Continue reading
I am doing some experimenting at present. I have 4G mobile data from both Telstra and Optus. I also have ADSL from Telstra. The only NBN option at my place in Mystic Drive is Satellite. To understand NBN, you need … Continue reading
Congratulations Edwin! https://www.hepburnadvocate.com.au/story/6007576/yandoit-apprentice-given-award-for-excellence/ Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterPinterestemail … Continue reading
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Not local history, but I thought I should share it as it gives more than a glimpse of shearing in the early days. “Duke” Tritton began shearing, with blades, in 1905. Duke sings his song, written in 1905 (but obviously … Continue reading
Bring your voice, whether bel canto or can belto, to the Yandoit Uniting Church, this Sunday 16 December at 7:30pm. Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterPinterestemail
… with a taste for garlic. Even the honeyeaters are part-Italian around here! Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterPinterestemail … Continue reading
See the seasons the way the First Australians saw them… http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/calendars/gariwerd.shtml Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterPinterestemail … Continue reading
Kate Someo Crews shared a link. August 6 at 5:18 AM SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Tognazzini, Righetti, DeGottardi Families Reunion in Cayucos, California. Come one! Come all! Please save the date: Saturday, August 24th, 2019 11-3pm Hardie Park Ash Avenue and B … Continue reading
Hi All We are trying to find the death place and burial location of Guiseppe Maria Lafranchi.He died in 1855. By the way , There is a facebook page for decendents of ancesters from Valle Maggia ,its called Valle Maggia … Continue reading
Toss it away? No way! Plans are underway to set up a Repair Cafe in Daylesford. A Repair Cafe is a community run space aimed at repairing things rather than throwing them away; a way also to reduce what ends … Continue reading
“The Song Keepers” Join us for a special Reconciliation Week screening of a remarkable new documentary on the trip to Germany by a very special choir. The Song Keepers tells the uplifting story of women from the world’s oldest culture preserving some of the … Continue reading
Hepburn Shire will be celebrating National Reconciliation Week 2018 with a community forum. The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is ”Don’t Keep History a Mystery: Learn, Share and Grow” to encourage all Australians to learn more about local … Continue reading
There will be the triennial meeting of the Yandoit Park and Recreational Reserve Committee at the Yandoit Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 23rd May. Main agenda item is to elect the committee for the next three years. We need more … Continue reading
Myname is Peter J Broughan and my ancesters came to Yandoit during gold rush era. Some of names are Righetti,Bonetti,Pedrotti and La Franchi there some where.These are all connected with Scandolera I have started Facebook page for decendents to join … Continue reading
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For those who missed the Music and Dance event on 7th April, here is the video that was presented on the day. Yandoit History in Story – Music and Dance from John Ross on Vimeo. Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterPinterestemail … Continue reading
6pm, Saturday April 7th at the Yandoit Hall, BYO barbecue from 6pm This unique event will explore the long history of music and dance in our area. Multimedia presentation and display Panel discussion on the musical history of Yandoit and … Continue reading
With the costs of acquiring rights to show films, the restrictions placed on ‘film societies’ which are not permitted to charge per visit and thus must rely on annual membership in order to obtain better rates on screening rights, plus … Continue reading
Plenty of lemons. free. Plenty of Vietnamese mint. To use now or strike cuttings. Recommended for Vitenamese Pho soup or sitr-fries. Yandoit, call 5476 4126. Share this…FacebookGoogle+TwitterPinterestemail