General News
27 March, 2024
Exploration of towns’ histories
If you’ve ever wondered whether rows of daisies inspired the name for Daisy Hill or if Mosquito Flat is a reference to the insect, then a new exhibition may be just the thing for you. Around 17 local townships, some of which are still standing...
If you’ve ever wonderedwhether rows of daisies inspired the name for Daisy Hill or if Mosquito Flat is a reference to the insect, then a new exhibition may be just the thing for you.
Around 17 local townships, some of which are still standing, will have their histories on display at the Carisbrook Log Jail for the next couple of months.
Curated by the Carisbrook Historical Society (CHS), the showcase will offer a snapshot of places like Moolort, Chinaman’s Flat, Charlotte Plains, Havelock, Rodborough, Violet Hill, Kildare, Newmarket and Woolbrook.
Only a few of these locations are still urban settlements, whereas several others have now been included largely within the boundaries of Carisbrook.
According to CHS’s Alex Stoneman, a highlight of the exhibition is a deep dive into how each place was first named.
Names were given out on the basis of geographical features, local flora and fauna, residents of the time and even gold leads around the area.
“This is a display that shows the story behind how some of these long forgotten places received their names,” Mr Stoneman said.
“Most of them are English, some are Irish and there’s only one that has a First Nation’s name.
“People should come have a look, especially if they’re interested in local history or want to know more about their ancestors from the area.”
The entire exhibition draws from research conducted by CHS, into their archives consisting of a significant amount of documents, photographs, journals, certificates and other registered paperwork.
To visit the exhibition, head to the Carisbrook Log Jail on Bucknall Street between 10 am to 4 pm.
Entry is free, but the society welcomes gold coin donations to support the projects they carry out.