In 1859 a young mining agent was tarred and feathered in the main street of Daylesford. The case excited great local interest and charges were laid against the perpetrators. This is an account of the court case.
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On September 1st, we celebrated National Wattle Day, when the golden blooms of many local acacia species announce the start of spring. Members of the Acacia genus have been planted in gardens, farms, and parks around the world, valued for their beauty, their fast growth, and their many uses.
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In 1859 a degrading attack was played out on a young mining agent in Daylesford. He was tarred and feathered by a number of his acquaintances in the main Street of Daylesford – Vincent Street. This first of a series of archival newspaper reports of the day recounts the incident.
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Pinot Noir is amongst the trickiest of grape varieties to grow. But if a winery gets it right then there is no better treat.
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The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has opened applications for its latest Growing Healthy Communities Grants, offering a total of $4.7 million in funding to support community-led health promotion initiatives benefiting young people and families across Victoria.
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