A Big Thank You
On this weeks Frames of History Radio Show, John Deeks joins us to help wrap things up for 2022. We chat with two great supporters of the Frames of History Continue reading
Category: Mildura history
The fabulous Rhythm Rockets
Everyone who grew up in the 60’s in Sunraysia knew the Rhythm Rockets. In this week’s show we hear two interviews with members of the band. The first is an Continue reading
Bruce McLean – Our Unique Train
With the rail line opening to Mildura in 1903, patronage steadily increased until by the 1920’s, there was a need for a unique type of rail service that had it’s Continue reading
Episode 11 – More from Henry
We all learnt a lot a few weeks ago from Henry Tankard as he outlined some of the problems that faced the early settlers in the Mildura Colony. We’ve invited Continue reading
Episode 9 – Henry Tankard
The Tankard family bought land from the Chaffey Brothers very early in the settlement of the Mildura colony. Twenty acres were purchased by Melbourne brewer Matthew Tankard JP for his Continue reading
Epiosde 8 – Hush
The Sunraysia music scene was alive and well in the 60’s & 70’s, with the Ballerina being the place to hang out at on a Saturday night. One of the Continue reading
Episode 7 – Establishing Mildura’s Rail Line
With a thriving town established and a dried fruits industry keen to sell it’s product, a rail line to Mildura was soon considered a must. In this week’s episode Bruce Continue reading
Episode 4 – Langtree Hall & Chaffey Trail
Have you ever visited Langtree Hall Museum? We called past and chatted to Barbie Cornell about her pride and joy as well as speaking with Bob Walton about the Chaffey Continue reading