Friday, September 3, 2010

A Home to Milton Week 1924

A Home to Milton Week was held 18 to 25 June 1924 to celebrate the Jubilee of Ulladulla Council. The programme held over seven days covered many events including children’s sports, grand ball, rifle shooting, picnic parties to the lake and beaches, tennis competition, fancy dress ball, fireworks and a combined church service at the [...]

Henry Kendall Birthplace Cairn 1913

Henry Kendall Birthplace Cairn 1913

Henry Kendall the Australian Poet as born on April 18 1839 in a settlers hut near Yackungarrah Creek County of St Vincent. His birthplace at Kirmington Park Milton was officially acknowledged in 1913 and again in 1972 by the students of Milton Public School.

History of Burrill Lake

History of Burrill Lake

Burrill Lake became established as a popular tourist centre during the early 1920s, when there were only four permanent dwellings. Before there was any township, a ‘canvas city’ would spring up at holiday times.

History of Milton Show

History of Milton Show

The first meeting of the Ulladulla Agricultural and Horticultural Association was held in the Star Hotel, Milton, and duly formed on June 4 1866 with membership set at 10/- per annum.

History of Mollymook NSW

Mollymook began as farming area back in 1860 as part of Ulladulla. The Mitchell family owned a farm called Molly Moke. Named possible after the Mollymoke Albatross. Today, Mollymook is a major holiday location and residential area on the South Coast NSW Australia.
Sandridge General Cemetery overlooking at Mollymook Beach was established in 1893 and is [...]