Moonee Valley Family & Local History Blog

We hope all followers of this blog will join us online this Thursday for a special history event that we've got planned to mark History Month 2020. We've called it "Catching History" and it is a chance for anyone with an interest in the local history of the Moonee Valley to come together with other history enthusiasts online. We've invited local history groups to participate, and they will be telling us about what they do. Join us on Zoom to learn about the many local history groups in our area and meet with other like-minded history enthusiasts. Find out what the various groups are working on, what they collect, how they meet and how you might get involved.  Free, bookings necessary . This online event is through Zoom. A link to the program will be emailed to participants 1 hour before the event commences. Online Event Thursday, 29 October, 7pm–8pm Book Online or call 9243 1900 Hope to see you online on Thursday at 7pm!

Last year a new local history group specifically focused on the local history of Airport West launched. They will be meeting regularly at the Bowes Avenue Community Centre, as well as sharing a newsletter with members. Get involved by attending the next meeting: Tuesday 4 th February at 1.45pm, at Bowes Avenue Community Centre, 27-32 Bowes Avenue Airport West. For more information contact the group via email to: oneonone79@gmail.com Photo of Westfield Airport West, 1977 ( https://twitter.com/oldshopsoz/status/1054680262137663493 , originally posted by Westfield Airport West on Facebook)