Articles tagged: History
100-million-year-old fossil found at Cape Otway could re-write history
THE DISCOVERY of a 100-million-year-old fossil at Cape Otway this week could hold the key to the history of Australian prehistoric mammals.
Crowds flock to annual event
COLAC Heritage festival co-ordinator Alan Billing says he was pleased with the “excellent” crowds at the annual event.
Machinery exhibition for heritage festival
COLAC’S Heritage Festival organisers say this weekend’s transport industry display will give people an insight into a bygone era.
Family restores bike from 1940s
A COLAC family has restored a piece of history for former professional Colac cyclist Harry Salmon.
Childhood memory helps solve war mystery
A CHILDHOOD memory has helped solve a decades-long mystery surrounding a missing tree at a Colac district avenue of honour.
Gardens a fertile story source
COLAC’S Helen Paatsch can retell the story of a lakeside swing large enough to seat 30 children and an explosion that destroyed Lake Colac’s rotunda in the 1950s.
Remembering meeting Hitler
MEMORIES of meeting German dictator Adolf Hitler flashed back to life for Colac’s Erika Olney while watching a documentary.
Homemade firetruck will feature
PIRRON YALLOCK beef farmer David Pope wanted a vintage firetruck so much that he built one — and his converted a T-model Ford will be a feature of Colac's annual Heritage Festival this weekend.
Anzac footy plan for Lorne
LORNE football officials hope to introduce Anzac Day football to the Colac District Football League this season.
Truck museum plan grows
A PUSH to set up a Colac vintage truck museum has grown to include displays of classic cars, motorcycles and railway history.
Truck collection future uncertain
COLAC truck restorer Merv Brunt says he’s undecided whether to sell his collection or continue with his museum.
Truck museum push needs support
PLANS for a Colac vintage truck museum need vocal support from the city’s community, a Colac woman says.
End of era for cycling family
ALMOST 70 years in Colac district cycling will come to an end this weekend.
Colac classic car celebration
A GATHERING of classic and collectable cars in central Colac is sure to turn heads this weekend.
Historic property open to public
ONE of Colac’s oldest houses is getting a makeover and the public has a chance to inspect its new look.
Birds wreak havoc on historic town
THOUSANDS of birds are wreaking havoc on Birregurra’s historic trees, church and golf course.
Cliff Young film will premiere in Colac
COLAC audiences will have the first glimpse of ABC TV’s new telemovie about Colac district runner Cliff Young.
New book will tell Cliff Young story
THE tale of Otways runner Cliff Young has inspired Melbourne writer Julietta Jameson.
Turning back tennis clock
SPECTATORS enjoyed a trip through history at the weekend when Polwarth district tennis officials hosted a historic exhibition match.
Rowers honour First World War soldiers
LAKE Colac Rowing Club officials have honoured the memory of club members who served in the First World War.
New technology for mansion project
NEW units around Colac’s historic Balnagowan House are attracting attention even before work starts on the concrete slabs.
Colac losing iconic landmark
COLAC is losing one of its iconic landmarks.
Bowlers honour former treasurer
COLAC'S City Bowls Club has marked an anniversary celebration by dedicating a bowling green to former club treasurer Frederic “Rick” Gavens.
Centenarian doesn’t feel 100
COLAC woman Lila Cooper turns 100 on Sunday but says she feels “anything but” 100.
