Published on 23/01/2016 in Document

These were printed by the Yallourn Citizens Committee; and the idea was that when you sent a letter through the post, your tore off one of the stickers (perforated) and stuck it onto the envelope. The sticker had an adhesive on the back.




Published on 23/01/2016 in Photo

With the first light snow of the Korean winter as a background, Pte J.B. Whitehouse of Campsie, New South Wales, Pte J. Waller of Bondi Junction, New South Wales and L/Cpl. R. Efford of Yallourn, Victoria, warm up at their tiny fire in Korea. Source: NLA: 194972789 ‘Daily Examiner’ (Grafton NSW) Monday 24th December 1951 Page: 1.




Published on 17/01/2016 in Story, Query, Note, Movies

Living at the Married Quarters, Yallourn – Back in the 1950s Written by Mavis McAllister (Webb) on January 6th 2016

OUR HOME IN WATTLE ROAD When Tom and I were married in 1949, housing in Yallourn was very restricted. Staff personnel were granted first preference, but you could put your name down and wait for a house vacancy to arise. At that same time, there was possible accommodation available at the Married Quarters, also with a waiting list, so we waited and soon we were allotted our house at 11 Wattle Road, Yallourn.

THE DEVINE & THOMPSON FAMILIES




Published on 17/01/2016 in Photo

Yallourn Youth Club - Mavis McAllister (Webb) - 1948 bike hike to Narracan Falls




Published on 17/01/2016 in Photo

Elvie Chancellor, Kath and Barb OBrien, Peggy Simcoe, xx, Elspeth Beulke, Mavis Webb, Bruce Spencer, xx, Bob Jamieson, Arthur Webb, Vera Webb, Lexie Hayes, Cath Hayes, Hughie Graham




Published on 14/01/2016 in Document

Click on the title above and then click the link below the picture to view the full magazine (pdf format)




Published on 10/01/2016 in Document

Jules what a very interesting read, all the unsung heroes that were associated with the beginnings and the legend of Yallourn all those years ago! One always thinks of Sir John Monash's war record and history with Yallourn but Dr Mitchell's was very impressive! (I enjoy reading about the really old stuff!)




Published on 07/01/2016 in Photo

Dr Hugh Mitchell Source: Morwell Historical Society




Published on 07/01/2016 in Photo

Never far from the action… Dr James Moore Andrew (dark suit and without hat) can be seen nearest to Sir John Monash at the official opening of the Yallourn Hospital on 13 January 1929.




Published on 07/01/2016 in Story, Query, Note, Movies

THE CASE FOR A DOCTOR IN YALLOURN Although one of the most important meetings in the history of Yallourn was poorly attended; the consequent resolution adopted, by the workers that night, was of incalculable significance for the people of Yallourn in later years. The article below, published in August 1923, reports on the attempts of workers at Yallourn to obtain the services of a resident doctor for the town.




Published on 14/12/2015 in Story, Query, Note, Movies

1921 - A CHRISTMAS STORY This newspaper article regarding Christmas celebrations at the Western Camp at Yallourn was published in December 1921. Times were challenging for the workers who lived in the camps and day-to-day living, without any recreational activities to relieve the drudgery of manual labour, must have tested the staying power of most men.




Published on 13/12/2015 in Photo

The taller flower girl is my sister Gail Wilson (nee Harrison)




Published on 13/12/2015 in Photo

My father - Rupe Harrison and sister - Gail Wilson (nee - Harrison) attended the reunion in 2008




Published on 13/12/2015 in Photo

Karl visited the Harrison's after we moved to Melbourne. You have to use your imagination as Karl had flaming red hair




Published on 13/12/2015 in School Photos

My Dad seemed to take on many roles but his main job was a teacher at Yallourn High School...Kathy




Published on 13/12/2015 in Photo

Standing L-R: Bill Bowler, Arch Sneddon, Don Malpass Seated L-R: Lila Sneddon, Betty Malpass, Alice Harrison, Rupert Harrison, ? , Alan Mitchell, ? , ? , Molly Bowler




Published on 13/12/2015 in Photo

Kathy Harrison, ? , ? , Brenda Long




Published on 13/12/2015 in School Photos

My eldest brother Ralph Harrison, the year we are not sure about