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The History files: Daylesford Entertainment...

In 1917 there was plenty of entertainment...

Read Alone, Together: Paradise Bookshop...

In an era of relentless notifications and crowded schedules, carving out an hour of uninterrupted reading can feel nearly impossible. Paradise Bookshop is offering a welcome antidote this winter with the launch of The Society of Silent Readers (TSSR), an initiative running as part of the Words in Winter 2026 festival programme.

The History files: Daylesford Entertainment in the early 20th Century

In 1917 there was plenty of entertainment for Daylesford residents, from dancing, card tournaments, picture shows, socials and musical excursions to special train trips. From The Daylesford Advocate 5 January 1917: QUEEN OF AGRICULTURE SOCIAL – On Thursday night, the 28th ult, a dance and euchre party was held on behalf of Miss Bolton, the Queen of Agriculture, in the Alpha Hall, when there was a splendid attendance.  Miss Corrigan supplied excellent pianoforte music for the dancers and Mr E. Roberts was an efficient M.C. During the evening, songs were rendered by...
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The History files:...

In 1917 there was plenty of entertainment for Daylesford residents, from dancing, card tournaments, picture shows, socials and musical excursions to special train trips. From...
Dudley McArdle -
Culture

Read Alone, Together:...

In an era of relentless notifications and crowded schedules, carving out an hour of uninterrupted reading can feel nearly impossible. Paradise Bookshop is offering a welcome antidote this winter with the launch of The Society of Silent Readers (TSSR), an initiative running as part of the Words in Winter 2026 festival programme.
Devon Taylor -
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Celebrate Dja Dja...

A diverse program of free and low-cost community events showcasing Dja Dja Wurrung art and culture is to take place on Djandak (Djaara Country) this September.
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Glimpses into Words...

This week, our Glimpse into Words in Winter features writings from Sandra Fiona Long, an award-winning theatre maker, writer, and artist working across performance, installation, and sound-based works.
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The Rolling Stones...

Trevor Shard looks at the latest Rolling Stones album, "Foreign Tongues". The core group of Jagger, Richards and Wood are in their eighties. Is there another album in them?
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Glimpses into Words...

Welcome to Glimpses into Words in Winter, a weekly showcase of writings from some of the talented presenters and authors joining us for this...
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Glimpses into Words...

Welcome to Glimpses into Words in Winter, a weekly showcase of writings from some of the talented presenters and authors joining us for this year's festival. This week, we feature local poets Ross Gillett and EA Gleeson.
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The Ultraviolet Moth:...

"And for all of that, this cobblestone, water-logged hearth smoke cloudy, riverside village-city (slowly, slowly more the latter) was about to fall under the...
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The history files...

It’s fascinating to delve into the history of the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Vincent St precinct!  The Daylesford & District Historical society have found that it officially started NYE of 1927 but may have been an event for several years before that!
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