HISTORY
FAIR, 2004
Updated 9 November 2004
Supporting
the activities of the historical, genealogical and other
heritage groups in the West Bourke District , in Melbourne's western
suburbs.
See
a description of the West Bourke region at the bottom of this page
Saturday
23rd October, 2004
10
am until 4 pm
Kensington Neighbourhood Centre,
Anthony St, Kensington
Melways Ref 42 K1
(near
Newmarket
Station)
The West Bourke Planning Committee
cordially invites one and all to
attend a Fair showcasing local historical and genealogical societies
from Melbourne's west and north-west, as well as the peak organisations
in Victoria
representing the history and genealogy movement.
You will have the opportunity to hear
experts in their field give
useful advice on research in a formal presentation, and you can talk to
consultants during the day to learn about resources
available.
Entry to the Fair will be only
$5.00. There will be light
refreshments available for purchase. Door-prizes will be
announced
regularly throughout the day.
This is a wonderful opportunity for
family and local historians to
come together
and browse displays by historical and genealogical societies, some
commercial exhibitors, specialist societies, and the peak bodies in
each field. You may visit bookstalls, attend lectures, seek
guidance on research problems from volunteer consultants, form
networks, swap information, and generally have a great day out!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The following organisations have registered to have a table at the West Bourke Fair:
Historical societies
Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Avoca and District Historical Society
Broadmeadows Historical Society
Brunswick Community History Group
Coburg Historical Society
Essendon Historical Society
Footscray Historical Society
Hotham History Project
Keilor Historical Society
Kensington Association History Group
Sunshine Historical Society
Genealogical societies
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc
Descendants of Convicts Group Inc
Genealogical Society of Victoria
Plus GSV Special Interest Groups:
Irish Ancestry Group
International Settlers Group (non British)
Scottish Ancestry Group
Specialist groups
Hocking Descendants' Society
Lindsay Clan
Moonee Valley Library Service
Public Record Office Victoria
Scrapbook Studio
Irene Fullerton "The Internet Explained"
Eleanor Pugsley "Family History for Beginners"
Ada Ackerly "Why Cant I Find It? Where Can I Find It?"
Lenore Frost "Dating Family Photos"
See the Fair Program for further details
Please come back regularly to check further details as they unfold
St John's Ambulance will be in attendance
West Bourke was an Electoral District of Victoria from 1856 to 1904. It was represented by many well-known politicians such as Alfred Deakin, John Carre Riddell and John Thomas Smith. See here for a full list.
Alfred Plumpton composed a musical galop,
entitled "West Bourke
Plate Galop", in the period 1878-1882, apparently in honour of a
greyhound racing event.
Presumably it was held somewhere in the
West Bourke electoral district.
West Bourke Electoral District covered the following areas:
Altona, Ascot Vale, Broadmeadows, Brunswick, Coburg, Essendon, Fawkner, Flemington, Footscray, Gisborne, Keilor, Kensington, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Ponds, Mount Macedon, North Melbourne, St Albans, Sunbury, Sunshine, Sydenham, Werribee, Williamstown.
We've
extended the boundaries to include Brunswick, Coburg and Fawkner, towns
whose history is parallel with the other suburban parts of the West
Bourke district.
Here is a map which shows
the old electoral division of West Bourke
For
any enquiries, please email us at westbourkev@hotmail.com
This Fair is
being sponsored by the City of Moonee Valley and the Essendon
Historical
Society Inc. We also
thank the
Keilor Historical
Society for funding assistance.
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