Moonee Valley Family & Local History Blog

Back in November we introduced you to a new podcast by the Keilor Historical Society- the Keilor Historical Podcast. Episode 1 featured President of the society Susan Jennison chatting with host Richard Whybrow about the bridges of the Keilor region. But wait, there’s more! One episode wasn’t enough to cover everything there is to know about Keilor’s historical bridges, so Episode 2 is online and ready to go! Listen in as Susan and Richard continue their conversation, and uncover some more fascinating facts about significant bridges in the area. Click here to find all the ways you can access the podcast. Keilor Iron or Basket Bridge, Old Calder Highway-c.1910-1930. Photograph courtesy of State Library Victoria.

Our friends at the Keilor Historical Society have been putting together a podcast- have a listen and learn something new about the history of the area! The Keilor region has an ongoing rich and fascinating history- from its naming in 1840s, through the gold rush era, to significant archaeological discoveries of some of the  earliest sites of human habitation in Australia.  We look forward to hearing all about various aspects of the history of the area, explored in depth in this new podcast. The inaugural episode is online and ready to go! In this episode, Susan Jennison- president of the Keilor Historical Society, discusses the many bridges of the Keilor region with host Richard Whybrow. You can access the podcast on various platforms- click here to visit the KHS Anchor site, to find out how to get your ears around this great new podcast. And keep an ear out for more episodes in the future! Bridge at Keilor c.1920-1930 (from State Library Victoria)