October 11th – Seniors Month – Walk begins from the front gate on North Rd at 2pm

The Victoria Police was formally established on 8 January 1853 from an existing  colonial police force of 875 men. Of the large numbers of Irish who joined  the Police Force many were Laborers, Miners, Farm workers and even pardoned Convicts. These early policemen worked very hard, especially in country Victoria. They covered wide areas, their wives and children would have to move constantly when  their husbands were transferred and often these wives were single parents for long periods of time. Today we will hear just a few stories of those buried within the walls of Brighton General Cemetery. Stories about the Policeman who was found guilty of misconduct by lying about his blossoming weight and the Policeman who rescued many people in the 1890 floods and was recognised with the Valor Award. So come and join us as we look behind the thin blue line and see the private lives of those sworn to serve and protect us

$15 per person. $10 for members [cash]             Bookings essential – 9558 42

Walk at 10am, 12 midday and 2pm, beginning at the front gate. Self Guided Walks from 10am till 3pm.

Ever wondered what the inside of the building is like?, this is your opportunity to see the inside of the building that is normally not open to the general public.

Walk at 10am, 12 midday and 2pm – Generous in Thinking – Generous in Doing

Australia in the mid 1800s to the 1950s was an exciting time with gold miners, land boomers, entrepreneurs and politicians all making Australia an interesting place to live. Women of this period though did not have the rights and freedom, the men did, so they became innovative in their approach. Come and meet 7 woman who are an inspiration to males and females alike as they made a significant difference which still impacts Australia today. They set up infant milk services, baby health care centres and helped mothers in need; her discovery of the existence of more than one strain of the polio virus has been acknowledged as a step toward the Salk vaccine and created the most effective rabbit eradication system which is still used by farmers Australia wide. They were feisty, fighting and influencing within local councils to start the first Meals on Wheels in the Caulfield area and rise to be  Mayor. Then there were the quiet achievers such as the sisters who in 1954, set up a philanthropic trust which has helped 3000 organisations and still provides support today and who can forget the Matron of Nurses taking wounded soldiers back home to SA and NSW after arriving on hospital ships berthed in Melbourne.

So come and join us on this inspiring walk and leave wondering what you can you do to make Australia better?

 Ring Lois on 9558 4248 if you would like to book on one of the walks.