Our History Snapshot of the past An undated photograph of sheep grazing in a paddock in the middle of Drouin. The sheep are grazing on land on the corner of Young St and Hope St, approximately where McDonalds is now. The brick and timber buildings at the top of the hill are in... The Gazette 07 Sep 2025
Our History Cemetery records presented to Trust In celebration of family history month, West Gippsland Genealogical Society recently presented Drouin Cemetery Trust with five books detailing records and research of the cemetery. The society transcribed the cemetery headstones starting in March... The Gazette 06 Sep 2025
Our History New leader for historical society Warragul and District Historical Society elected Wayne Hardie as president at its recent annual general meeting. The meeting was well attended with more than 30 members and guest Baw Baw Shire Cr Suzanne Allen. In her final report, outgoing president... The Gazette 20 Aug 2025
Our History Snapshot of the past A photograph of the dedication ceremony for the Longwarry war memorial in 1919. The first public meeting to discuss the welcoming home of returning soldiers to the Longwarry district was held in 1917, according to local newspaper reports. It followed... The Gazette 02 Aug 2025