Fishermans or Fishermens
When we first saw the title of Allan Meiers' book Fisher Folk of Fishermans Bend it caused us some concern. Then Allan explained what he had found during his research about the naming of The Bend.
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History Awards Commendations
The recent Victorian Community History awards saw the Society receive two commendations for Pat Grainger's book Chartered Scoundrels and David Thompson's 1919-39 project.
A Different Breed
by Terry Keenan
Terry Keenan has published the final part of his history of Port Melbourne Football Club cover the post-war period until the demise of the VFA in 1995.
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Mon. 28th July 7:30 pm
Venue: Council Chamber, Port Melb Town Hall
Shirley Videion, author of Fire in the Borough, will relate some stories of the early Port Melbourne Fire Brigades, including some that didn't make it into the book.
 


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