Stratford Museum

26/05/2026

SIMON GILLIES - GLENALADALE STATION
After last nights meeting, we all had the absolute pleasure of listening to Bill Jackson speak about the life of Simon Gillies, his family and their connection to Gippsland.

Gillies was born at Inverness, Scotand in 1807. In 1842 he arrived in Sydney aboard the 'BROOM' and 3 years later took up the GLENALADALE STATION with Charles McLean. Interestingly, it was Gillies hotel at Iguana Creek where Angus McMillan died in 1861.

In 1884, after several property changes, Gillies sold up and moved to 'The Clippings' at Sale, where he died to following year. Gillies and his wife Margaret are buried in the Sale Cemetery and until recently their grave was unmarked.

25/05/2026

Our Club honoured 3 Rotarians and 4 members of the public with a Rotary Community Awards Presentation on Sunday afternoon at Duart Homestead. Rotarians Rob Christie, John Osborn and Neil Wishart as well as Melissa Meldrum, Josh Neille - The Wombat Guy, Daniel Parker-Estoppey and Briagolong Art Gallery were given certificates of appreciation for their work.
There was a wealth of volunteer hours in that room! And an incredible amount of different organisations that benefitted from those hours. A wonderful testament to the power of community service and volunteering. THANK YOU to all the Awardees.

06/05/2026

25/04/2026

We remember them🕍🕍🌺
And appreciate our Roulettes🛩️

21/03/2026

🕍STRATFORD MUSEUM 🕍
Open tomorrow, Sunday 22
1-3pm
Come and see our new displays

18/03/2026

🕍🕍🕍🕍Sarah Phillips was convicted of stealing a one pound note in Bristol, England in 1821 & like many before & after her, was transported to Van Diemen’s Land.
Sarah was to marry quite a few times & have many children. She was an early settler in Tarraville, Vic & died in Rosedale. Many descendants of Sarah are spread all over Gippsland area. A few are in Stratford & surrounding areas.
Toni Blake-Callander from Traralgon, has written Sarah’s Story – A convict’s tale of strength & resilience & will be at the Stratford Museum on Monday evening 23rd March , 7.30pm to share Sarah’s story.
🕍All welcome and supper provided

15/02/2026

27/01/2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-24/wonnangatta-dargo-fire-high-country-landmarks-protection/105802954

A number of historic landmarks across Victoria's east have been given protective cover in case a nearby bushfire breaks containment lines.

24/01/2026

25/12/2025

Warmest Christmas wishes to our friends and helpers. So much has been achieved this year, thanks to your support. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to our return in mid-January.
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