Event Description

Scottish settlers Agnes and William Bell were the first to lease the land. From the 1850s to the 1950s, Gulf Station supplied produce to gold miners of the district.
Join Alan, who is one of the last few direct descendants of Agnes and William Bell, for an informative talk about Gulf Station and the stories of the Bell family.
Alan will have his book 'The Bells of Gulf Station : pioneer farmers in the Yarra Valley 1850-1950' for sale on the day.

When

2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday 29 October 2024
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Contact

03 9800 6457

Where

Lilydale Library
Box Hill Institute Lilydale Campus
Jarlo Drive
Lilydale VIC
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