Please support the Plenty Historical Society Games/Trivia Night on Saturday September 8 at Plenty hall. $10 per head
Bookings and queries: Alan Pearce 9432 0921
Yarra Plenty Regional Library services the outer municipalities of Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Banyule in the north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This blog promoting local history in our community has been operating since 2006 and is managed by the Local and Family History Librarian.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Chinese market gardening in the City of Whittlesea
The Whittlesea Heritage Program continues next Thursday August 30. Arthur Yong of the Whittlesea Chinese Association will present a talk on the long history of Chinese settlement in the area. Situated between the Plenty River and Bruce's Creek, on the outskirts of Whittlesea township was a Chinese market garden, farmed by Lee Tack and Percy Ping. The farm employed many Chinese labourers and produced merdicinal crops as well as herbs and vegetables. Mr. Yong is currently writing a book detailing the history of the farm. Come along and learn more.
Thursday August 30 6.30 pm
Mill Park Library
394 Plenty Rd, Mill Park.
Thursday August 30 6.30 pm
Mill Park Library
394 Plenty Rd, Mill Park.
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