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We are currently adding many new photographs to our catalogue. You can search our Archives Catalogue for our latest addtions.
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Darebin Heritage

Darebin Heritage is part of Darebin Libraries.We collect, maintain and provide access to resources relating to the history of Darebin. If you should wish to donate items, or allow us to copy your material please contact Darebin Libraries on 1300 655 355 and ask to speak to a member of the Information Team.
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Where do you come from? Help solve the mysteries of your family tree by using our family history tools at Preston Library.
Family history resources

Learn about the history of your house

Find out about the different types of resources you can use to research the history of your house, including street directories, maps, newspapers and heritage reviews.
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Gibson's land sales

The Gibson estate included land on Separation, Mitchell, Whalley and Glanfield Streets,

Preston Poultry Farm

In a single year, 1913, the Preston Poultry Farm produced 18,000 chickens.

Sargent's Cake Shop, Reservoir

Established in 1952, this local business has become a Reservoir institute, thanks to founder James Sargent.

Knockando Farm

In February 1869 McDonald advertised for a man to “…drive, milk three cows and be otherwise useful.”

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Dairies in Preston

Abigail Foulkes

West Bend

Compiling a house history

Alphington

This Month in History

Kimberley Hall

On 2 June 1900, Mrs Chester of the Lilliputian Opera Company opened the Kimberley Hall on the corner of Darebin Road and St. David Street, Thornbury.
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