Articles tagged: colac history
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Lively doctor made an impact
The sudden death of Dr Joseph Gillis Wynne on May 21, 1915, shocked Colac.
September 17, 2025
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Exchange student reunites with host sister
With more than 8000 kilometres between them, two women have reunited to visit Colac where they lived together 45 years ago.
September 10, 2025
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Pioneer woman’s legacy of strength
By The Colac and District Family History Group Catherine (Powell) Ah Yee was born in Colac in 1859. She grew up in the rolling hills of Barongarook in 19th-century Victoria and was resilient, hardworking and fiercely committed to her family and community. Long before her marriage, Catherine endured the rugged realities of pioneer life. She […]
July 11, 2025
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