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Essendon Historical Society

COMING EVENTS!
West Bourke Local and Family History Fair
Sunday 15th October 10 am to 4 pm
Footscray YMCA Essex St, Footscray
“Short Print Run Publishing”
See WBHA Website for details
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Essendon Tramways Centenary Celebrations
Sunday 15th October
Ascot Vale Tram Depot Mount Alexander Road Ascot Vale 10-30 to 3.30 pm
Hosted by Yarra Trams
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General Meeting
Tuesday 24th October 7.30 pm
Old Courthouse Museum
768 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
Guest Speaker: Dr Adrian Jones
“Essendon State School: the source that came too late”
(for the history of the school)
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Woodlands Street Heritage Walk
Sunday 5th November, 2 pm
Meet outside St Vincent’s Church, Woodlands Street, Essendon
$7 per head Children free
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ESSENDON RIVER LEAGUE COMMEMORATION
Monday 13th November, 3 pm At the Essendon River League pillar
(in the south – west corner of Maribyrnong Park,
near Maribyrnong Bridge and the Trugo hut)

A tree will be planted by the Mayor of Moonee Valley, and The Honourable Judy Maddigan, MLA,
will unveil a plaque commemorating the foundation of the Essendon River League in 1906

Mrs Maddigan will also launch a commemorative history of the Essendon River League, written by Essendon Historical Society meber,
Marilyn Kenny

The book will be available on the day for $10. If you would like a copy of the book, and/or to attend the commemoration,
please ring 9370 4607 and leave a message on the answering machine if no-one answers.

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