During the 1970s Brunswick was the site of a number of progressive initiatives which are still bearing fruit today. Gil Freeman OAM was deeply involved in a number of these including CERES, the Sydney Rd Community School, BRUSEC and others. Gil will talk about his experiences after our AGM. Gil and his wife Dr Meredith […]
Own own Barkly Square is turning 40! Join us at our next meeting to hear the history of the shopping centre from its time as a claypit for brickworks and potteries to the Brunswick focal point it is today.
Margaret Fleming will talk about the early period and Elisabeth Jackson about the development of the shopping centre and its history since 1983.
Greg Hill will talk about the early potteries of Brunswick including Melrose ware produced at the Hoffman Potteries. Greg is a leading expert on early Australian potteries and the author of a number of publications including The Potteries of Brunswick (2000)
Launch of The Streets of Brunswick by Cheryl Griffin. This new publication contains a summary of important events in Brunswick's history and information on all the streets - how they were named, when the land was subdivided and any curious facts about them. Refreshments will be provided and entertainment by local band Possum.
Book Now for Upfield Railway Line walks!
We are running walks along the Upfield Line from Park St to Anstey Station on 10 and 17 February at 11.00. This is a chance to see the heritage features of the line and hear about its history before it is changed by the elevated rail construction. The cost of $15 includes a booklet and a cup of coffee at the end.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../upfield-railway-line...
Book Now for Upfield Railway Line walks!
We are running walks along the Upfield Line from Park St to Anstey Station on 10 and 17 February at 11.00. This is a chance to see the heritage features of the line and hear about its history before it is changed by the elevated rail construction. The cost of $15 includes a booklet and a cup of coffee at the end.
Bookings as follows
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../upfield-railway-line...
Phillipstown was the name of a small area of Brunswick near Union Street and Grantham Street from about 1840-1860. This area as rich in clay deposits and several claypits, brickworks and potteries were established here. Shops, houses and pubs were built to cater for the workers. Until the 1860s there was open land between here and the main Brunswick settlement. The walk looks at some of the historic sites in this interesting area.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/phillipstown-historic-walk-tickets-834142732367
An evening celebrating the contribution of women in Merri-bek Discover the radical history of Brunswick’s first federally funded childcare centre and its revolutionary founder, Ruth Crow. Hear from the women leading community initiatives including the Merri Food Hub and Second Stitch. Meet the young women advocating for change as part of Merri-Bek’s Youth Ambassador Program […]
The next meeting of the Brunswick Community History Group will be held at the Pallaconian Brotherhood Hall in Albert Street. Helen Politis will talk about the wonderful contribution of Greek migrants to Brunswick.
Helen is the daughter of Greek migrants and has lived in Brunswick all her life. She will talk from her own experience about the places and people who are important for this vibrant community.
One of Brunswick and Coburg's best known identities will be speaking at Brunswick Library at 6.30pm on Thursday 9 May.
Phil Cleary has been a champion footballer and Independent Member of Parliament and a campaigner against domestic violence. He has delved into his family and local history to compile this fascinating story of Brunswick families during and after the Second World War.
Phil's grandfather Ted Dorian was one of five young men living in and around Barry Street who enlisted in 1940-41. Ted and two of the others were captured by the Germans in Greece in 1941 and spent four years in POW camps in Austria. Meanwhile Ted's young wife Gladys was working at Miller's Ropeworks. Ted returned from the war (unlike his brother Roy who was killed in New Guinea in 1943) but suffering from severe PTS which impacted on him, Gladys and the rest of the family for the rest of their lives.
Tickets available now for our upcoming hotel focused History Tours!
Once again we are working with the Sydney Road Brunswick Association to run the popular history walking tours. This year we are focusing on particular aspects of the Road - starting with Pubs!
Tour dates: Saturday 11 May, Saturday 25 May and Saturday 1 June, 2024; from 11am to 12.30pm.
Get your ticket now: http://sydneyroad.com.au/.../sydney-road-brunswick.../
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Cinemas of Brunswick.
Local film maker Gus Berger - who produced and directed The Lost City of Melbourne - will talk about the history of Brunswick's cinemas as the next meeting of Brunswick Community History Group.
1.30 pm on Saturday 1 June
Kirrip Djerring Room - above the Counihan Gallery.
This photo from State Library of Victoria shows the magnificent Padua Cinema which once stood where the IGA now is.