Journey into our vast and fascinating history with stories about Australia’s unique past.
The Opening of Gippsland Hospital, Sale – 20 August 1867
The Gipps Land Hospital to provide relief for “indigent” strangers who frequently came into Gipps Land in search of employment. The official opening was held on 20th August 1867.
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The First School House in Melbourne 1837-38
The first school in Melbourne was officially opened in January 1838 by Mr J. A. Clarke (Head-master) and Mr. W. M. Abbot (Assistant).
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Inside The Penal Establishment at Pentridge in 1867
Flashback to 1867 and read about the internal arrangements and discipline of the Pentridge Stockade, in which the convicts were subjected to punishment for offences of a serious nature.
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