History

  • A quirky look at history

    Most people usually walk past historical plaques without pausing to read them, but three Colac researchers have used them to gather a snapshot of Colac’s history.

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  • East Timor human rights struggle is unlikely inspiration for Colac family history book

    Witnessing history in the making in East Timor has inspired a former Colac district man to delve into his own family’s history.

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  • Anzac spirit is alive at RSL during lockdown

    There’s a smorgasbord of history on show at the Colac RSL; it’s just a shame no-one can see it.

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  • RELIC RECLAIMED: Anchor buried in lake for decades

    TWO CHILDREN have discovered a century-old anchor 300 metres from the shore of Lake Colac.

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  • WONDERS OF WATER: Festival will make a splash

    A DISPLAY of historic water artefacts, vintage cars and children’s activities will all be part of Colac’s Heritage Festival next month.

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  • Gardens book a labour of love

    FIRST-TIME author Helen Paatsch has sent her history of the Colac Botanic Gardens to the printers and now she just hopes “people will enjoy it”.

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  • Running legend’s cup will return to district

    A PIECE of history will return to the Colac Otway Shire this month when the late Cliff Young’s ultramarathon cup becomes a permanent tribute to the Otways runner.

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  • Search on for names of Colac polio nurses

    A QUEST to record a complete family history has Elliminyt man Cliff Tann searching for long-forgotten names in 75-year-old photos.

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