Blacksmiths & Machinery Shed at Mont De Lancey
The large purpose built blacksmith facility with ample double forges is the home of a thriving blacksmiths group. Novice and experienced blacksmiths practice this old craft in a supportive atmosphere and are on site every weekend.
The two-day Australian Blacksmiths Convention held at Mont De Lancey each October is a highlight of the year, and attracts blacksmiths and artisans from across the country.
Adult education providers also use the facility for their short courses in blacksmithing, the lessons delivered by one of our experienced blacksmiths. Blacksmith-made items are displayed for sale in the reception shop.
More information is available at the Mont De Lancey Blacksmithing Group web site.
Across the paddock from the Blacksmiths is the Machinery Shed which houses a large collection of agricultural machinery including horse-drawn ploughs, wagons, spray pumps and cultivators, early tractors and vehicles, stationary engines and other relics of Wandin's agricultural heritage.
Look for:
Ferguson Tractor No 1. TEA 1699. Made in England in 1946 the first 'grey fergie' to be used in Australia.
Wooden water pipe from the O'Shannesy Scheme. Water was carried to the city via an open channel but went underground through the hills using a system of wooden and metal pipes, some as much as 2km long.
Furphy water tank, iconic Australian invention, dated 1942.
Blacksmiths firing up the forge
The Machinery Shed
The Blacksmiths work shed at Mont De Lancey
Inside the Blacksmiths Shed at Mont De Lancey
Inspirations of Mont De Lancey
Exhibition & Sale
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"Arte on Yarra"
Exhibition at the MDL Gallery from Wed 14th April to Sun 9th May 2010.
An exhibition celebrating a mother's journey, exploring colour and the beauty of nature as the river flows towards the sea. Specialising in silk paintings & scarves, enhanced with a collection of mixed media paintings by Julia Goodwin.
(The Gallery is open Wed to Sun inclusive, 10-4.30pm, with $5 pp entry, which includes self-serve coffee & tea).
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, however, Group bookings for these days may be arranged.
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Family Reunion Day
Dig out those family trees and contact those long lost relatives, it's time to fill in the gaps and add those new generations! Come along and enjoy a day of family fun, reunions and reminiscing. Bring along your photos and family trees to share.
Sunday March 14th, 10am to 4pm
Adults $5, Kids FREE
Maroondah Woodturning Club
Meetings at Mont De Lancey on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.00pm. Visitors and New members are most welcome.
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# 15 - Teachers continued to encourage pupils to take an interest in their surroundings. Three times - in 1913, 1924 and 1928 - Wandin Yallock State School won a prize awarded by the Australian Natives Association for the best kept school ground
MONT DE LANCEY
Wellington Road, Wandin,
PO Box 316, Wandin, Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
Weds to Sun 10:00am to 5:00pm
Please note:
Closed Good Friday 2nd April,
and open Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th April.
Closed 24th December through to 1st January 2011 - re-opening 2nd January 2011.