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Mont De Lancey - Living History in the Yarra Valley

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The Gift Shop specialises in a variety of local handmade gifts.

On the bookshelf are a selection of local histories

  • Images of the Dandenongs
  • The Dandenongs
  • Railways of the Yarra Valley by Nick Anchem
  • Dreams from a Suitcase - Recollections of Italian Settlers in the Yarra Valley
  • As I Remember - Memories of life in the Wandin District
  • Wandin and Its Origins
  • Upper Yarra Dam - A 1950's construction town
  • Wandin Yallock State School 1033 History & Roll book 1885-1985
  • A series of childrens books titled 'My Adventure Books' by Jo Rothwell

These publications are available by mail order:

The Early History of Wandin 1867 - 1893

Lily Sebire 1914

Reprint. Originally published by the Wandin & District Horticultural Society this 12-page essay on the early history of Wandin won first prize in a competition in the Autumn show of 1912.

Price $7 (includes $2.50 postage and handling).

Wandin - Its Origins and Early Development

Annette & Neville Lord 1981

The authors recorded the results of the research for which they received the Royal Historical Society of Victoria's Award of Merit in this comprehensive companion to Lily Sebire's early essay.

Price $9.50 (includes $2.50 postage and handling).

Historical Documents of Wandin Yallock State School No 1033, 1885 - 1985 and Common School Roll September 1869

Annette & Neville Lord 1985

The Wandin Common School opened in 1869 in the Wandin Methodist Church. A permanent school building was constructed on a site opposite the church in 1885. Compiled by the authors to mark the centenary of the Wandin Yallock school building this publication includes photocopies of the original school roll.

Price $14.50 (includes $3.50 postage and handling).

Aim High - Proc's Journey

Ralph Proctor 2005

ISBN 0 646 45396 3

Ralph Proctor's early life and his experiences as a Flying Officer on active service in Europe during Worlds War 2 are recalled in photographs and Ralph's own words.

Price $48 (includes $8 postage and handling).

As I Remember - Memories of Life in the Wandin District

Compiled by Jill Sebire 2006

ISBN 0 646 45961 9

'Beenak Road, Wandin Hall, the Stringybark Creek, Clement's Shop, Wandin Yallock State School ... all names that spark vivid memories for anyone who has lived in or around Wandin in Victoria's Yarra Valley.'
Reminiscences of life growing up in Wandin told in the words of thirty-nine 'locals' who responded to an invitation to tell share their stories.

Price $38 (includes $8 postage and handling).

St Paul's Anglican Church Seville - A History 1886 - 2006

Compiled by Jennifer Lindsey

Price $8 (includes $3 postage and handling.

To order:

Send your name, postal address, name of publication required and payment (cheque/money order) for the full amount to:

    Mont De Lancey, PO Box 316, Wandin North, 3139

Please make cheque or money order out to 'Mont De Lancey'.

The Early History of Wandin
1867 - 1893

Wandin - Its Origins
and Early Development

Historical Documents of
Wandin Yallock State School No 1033,
1885 – 1985 and Common School Roll September 1869

As I Remember -
Memories of Life in the Wandin District

St Paul's Anglican Church Seville -
A History 1886 - 2006

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