Moonee Valley Family & Local History Blog

Essendon Airport is gearing up to celebrate it's centenary in August!  Photograph courtesy of Moonee Valley Libraries To mark the momentous occasion, our friends from Essendon Fields have installed a fantastic new display in the Community Heritage area of Sam Merrifield library. Pop into the library and learn about this important piece of Moonee Valley history, and relive your own memories of Melbourne's first airport (and one of the world's oldest!). The display will be in place until August 10th at Sam Merrifield Library, 762 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds. The airport will also be hosting a range of initiatives and events throughout 2021, keep an eye on the Essendon Fields  website and social media to stay in the loop and celebrate this milestone in our local aviation history. @essendonairport #essendonfields  #essendonfieldsairport

Aviation has played a pivotal role in the history of Moonee Valley. Roger Meyer from the Civil Aviation Authority will present an illustrated talk on the history of aerodromes around Melbourne featuring the Essendon Airport. Tuesday 9 October 2018 6.30 - 7.30pm At Niddrie Library, 483 Keilor Rd Niddrie, Victoria 3042 Please contact library staff in person or call 8325 1925 if you require access for a wheelchair or disability scooter before attending an event so that we can ensure appropriate seating is arranged. Book Online: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/early-aerodromes-of-melbourne-tickets-49024505616