Researching the early setlement of the Yarra Valley
Outside of Melbourne, settlement in the Yarra Valley represents a very significant segment in the history and economic development of the state of Victoria.
On route to the goldfields of Warburton and Woodend during the 1850's, and with the main traffic path in the state, the Yarra River, being at the centre of timber industry during the 1890's, the Yarra Valley developed as the primary food production region for Melbourne. By the turn of the century, the region was serviced by a rail link to the city and was fast becoming the playground of holiday makers.
During the late 1800's some of the first vineyards in Australia were planted forming the foundation of what is today one of the worlds leading cold climate grape growing regions.
The Smithing shed at Mont De Lancey
A collection of Medals
Mont de Lancey Heritage
Photography Competition and Exhibition 2012
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Gallery Openings
Gallery Open 10am - 4:30pm. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays unless otherwise advised.
Free entry to gallery only.
Eastern Woodturners Inc
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.
# 11 - NATIONALITY OF SETTLERS
The majority of these first settlers hailed originally from the mother country, the British Isles and included Messrs Hunter, Hogg, Downham, Henderson, Howell, Holter, Johnston, Baker, Briggs, Thompson, Read, Clegg, Cashin, Payne, Anker, Hand, Duck, Parkyn and Bailey. Several families, comprising those of Messrs Rouget, Gaudion, Sebire and Le Page came from Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, while Mr John Burgi's birthplace was in the Alpine hills of Switzerland, the Isle of Man being represented by Mr Quayle.
MONT DE LANCEY
71 Wellington Road, Wandin
PO Box 316, Wandin,
Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
10:00am to 4:30pm
Last tour - 3:30pm
Group Tours also available Monday & Tuesday by appointment
Open Public Holidays
Closed Good Friday
Christmas Hours
Closed December 24th, re-open Wednesday 2nd January 2013.