Courtesy Box Hill Historical Society
Courtesy Box Hill Historical Society
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Teacher and author William Gillies once lived in Station Street Box Hill, before losing the land in the 1890s bank crashes. He became a prolific author of articles and books for children, and at his death in 1925, left a magnificent bequest to the schoolchildren of Victoria. The perpetual bequest allowed the establishment of numerous school bands, circulating libraries in rural areas, and nature study works.
The plaque will be unveiled by the Secretary of the Victorian Education Department.
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Heritage Week
Find the street where you live amongst these land auction posters on display from across Whitehorse. See suburban dreams reproduced through bold illustrations.
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- Art Exhibition
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Do you remember when milk, bread and ice were delivered to houses? When people drove Beetles and Kombi Vans? Come along to this display, a nostalgic look back at days long gone.
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- Heritage Week
A display curated from the Whitehorse Art Collection and paired with archival documents from the Box Hill Historical Society.
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- Art Exhibition
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- Heritage Week
A display by Box Hill Historical Society, of people's memories of their house and the local street in which they lived. Find this display also at the annual Books Galore...and more!
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- Heritage Week