LOCAL HISTORY
Gold
Supply Pipeline for the Gippsland Goldfields In the mid-19th century, as gold fever swept through Victoria, Port Albert emerged as a vital hub, connecting the remote and rugged Gippsland goldfields with the bustling world beyond. It was the lifeline for an entire region's dreams and economic prosperity. As miners flooded into Gippsland, drawn by...
The former Bank of Victoria – now the Port Albert Maritime Museum
The former Bank of Victoria, now the Port Albert Maritime Museum, is a rare example of Conservative Classical revival architecture and a symbol of the town’s economic and social development since 1856.
The evolution of Australian Coins
,The coinage of Australia encapsulates a rich narrative, charting the nation’s transition from a mosaic of colonial currencies to a unified modern economy. This journey reflects pivotal shifts in economic policies, technological advancements, and a deepening national identity. From the rudimentary use of foreign and makeshift currencies in the...
Agnes Buntine: A Remarkable Life
Agnes Buntine, a pioneering spirit, journeyed from Scotland to Gippsland, overcoming challenges and shaping Australia’s early history.
Alberton Cemetery
The picturesque Alberton Cemetery is one of Victoria’s oldest and most historically significant graveyards. Commissioner Charles Tyers surveyed the site in 1846 however, the first recorded burial at the cemetery was that of Robert McClure who died in 1842. Folklore has it that older carved wooden grave markers dated 1823 & 1833 existed on the...
Port Albert – The Oldest Port
Long isolated by steep forested mountain ranges to the east and north, swamps to the west and an inhospitable coastline the Gippsland area was bypassed by early European explorers. Unknown to Tasman as he sailed south, around Van Diemen’s land in 1642, merely sighted at its eastern extremity by Cook in 1770, its shoreline skirted by both Bass...
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