Thank you to Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank – Pinewood Community Bank – recently presented History Monash Inc with a sponsorship grant for $800. In these times of heightened community need, History Monash recognises the generosity of Bendigo Bank – Pinewood Community Bank – to many community organisations in the City of Monash. History Monash is
The Young Brothers: A World War II Tribute
Cyril Frank Young and Ivan Charles Young Brothers Cyril and Ivan Young were both lost to World War II service in very different theatres of war and circumstances. Twenty-seven-year-old Cyril died at Kuching camp, as a prisoner of war of the Japanese; twenty-one-year-old Ivan died in the Middle East, shot
The Spanish Influenza: some local impacts of the 1919 pandemic
The pandemic referred to as the ‘Spanish flu’ started out on its devastating path in 1918, the last year of the First World War. It was passed among soldiers in Western Europe and at war’s end the virus spread rapidly around the world as soldiers returned from active service. Remote
Oakleigh Memorial Gates
Source: H.G. Gobbi: Taking Its Place: A History of Oakleigh 2004. The Memorial Gates outside Oakleigh Primary School were dedicated in March 1925. At that ceremony, the Lady Mayoress (the wife of the Oakleigh Mayor, Councillor Hughes, after whom Hughesdale is named) unlocked the gates for the first time. They
Monash Community Podcast
The Monash Community Podcast is a weekly podcast for residents, businesses and organisations in the City of Monash. Hosted by Charles Kovess, the podcast shares information about people, organisations and events in our local area. Of 30-60 minutes length, the podcast is lively, topical and entertaining. History Monash Inc was
NEW GRANTS TO HISTORY MONASH INC
History Monash Inc gratefully acknowledges new grants to assist with its work of preserving and showcasing local history: From the Public Record Office Victoria Local History Grants (Round 18), funding to purchase new archival storage shelves and archival preservation materials; and From the City of Monash Community Grants Program 2020/2021,
NEW HISTORY WALKS AROUND OAKLEIGH
As its contribution to History Month 2020, History Monash Inc has published five history walks around Oakleigh on this website. Please see Research and Services/Articles/History Walks. The walks feature landmarks, public areas and buildings of historical significance and interest around Oakleigh: Walk One: Oakleigh’s heritage precinct Walk Two: Around Oakleigh
HISTORY WALKS
History Monash Inc invites you to participate in five walks around the Oakleigh area: Walk One: Oakleigh’s heritage precinct Walk Two: Around Oakleigh railway station Walk Three: Oakleigh commercial buildings Walk Four: Atkinson Street/Dandenong Road Precinct Walk Five: Hughesdale (formerly South Oakleigh). Note: some of the buildings in these walks
THE OAKLEIGH MOTEL
THE OAKLEIGH MOTEL The Oakleigh motel enjoys the distinction of being the first motel built in Victoria. It was opened in 1957 at 1650 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh. The owner, Cyril Lewis, had stayed in motels in the United States of America and these inspired his own vision for the
BANKING ON OAKLEIGH
BANKING ON OAKLEIGH Banks are an integral part of local communities. Through supporting personal and business financial management they help communities to grow and prosper. This article looks at the development and past operations of banks in Oakleigh. Ian Westman shared his memories of being a teller in Oakleigh in
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