Gold

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...
The evolution of Australian Coins

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...
Agnes Buntine: A Remarkable Life

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

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...
Port Albert – The Oldest Port

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...