I am pleased to announce the publication of my comprehensive MT DONNA BUANG HERITAGE EDITORIAL RESEARCH PROJECT, spanning the years from 1890 to 2011.
I'm inviting you to check out this special project, which is now available on-line at
http://bpadula.tripod.com/donnabuang
Its articles, stories, images, maps and engravings describe the development and evolution of this magnificent area within the Yarra Ranges National Park surroundings, 80 km east of Melbourne, just past the town of Warburton, spanning the years years 1890 until 2011.
Extensive use has been made of information sourced to old Victorian newspapers, using the National Library of Australia's on-line digitization system.
I have always maintained a strong and continuing interest in the Mt Donna Buang and nearby areas, from my first trip there in August 1951 as an excursion with the YMCA.
I have included some images of that first visit scanned from my original 2.5" x 3.5" black/white prints, taken on my faithful Box Brownie, still in good working order!
The region has also been a good location for HF radio monitoring in recent years, supporting my interest in long distance radio propagation.
The project is arranged in these Chapters:
I would welcome your feedback and reactions on this Project - there is a Guest Book at the site.
I hope you enjoy your tour through time of the Mt Donna Buang Region - now one of Victoria's most famous tourist attractions within a short distance of Melbourne.
Regards!
Bob Padula
Melbourne
I'm inviting you to check out this special project, which is now available on-line at
http://bpadula.tripod.com/donnabuang
Its articles, stories, images, maps and engravings describe the development and evolution of this magnificent area within the Yarra Ranges National Park surroundings, 80 km east of Melbourne, just past the town of Warburton, spanning the years years 1890 until 2011.
Extensive use has been made of information sourced to old Victorian newspapers, using the National Library of Australia's on-line digitization system.
I have always maintained a strong and continuing interest in the Mt Donna Buang and nearby areas, from my first trip there in August 1951 as an excursion with the YMCA.
I have included some images of that first visit scanned from my original 2.5" x 3.5" black/white prints, taken on my faithful Box Brownie, still in good working order!
The region has also been a good location for HF radio monitoring in recent years, supporting my interest in long distance radio propagation.
The project is arranged in these Chapters:
- History of Mt Donna Buang
- Warburton History
- Heritage Timeline
- Gold, Logging, and Timber Tramways
- Ben Cairn
- Acheron Way
- Snow Sports
- My Family Snow Photos of 1925
- Bushwalking Tracks
- O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail
- Mt Donna Buang Rainforest Gallery and Skywalk
- Mt Victoria Towers and HF Radio Reception
- Maps
- References and Bibliography
I would welcome your feedback and reactions on this Project - there is a Guest Book at the site.
I hope you enjoy your tour through time of the Mt Donna Buang Region - now one of Victoria's most famous tourist attractions within a short distance of Melbourne.
Regards!
Bob Padula
Melbourne
Have just read through your project about Mt Donna Buang. A great comprehensive review of the history and changes that have occurred in the area. It's always a great place to walk.
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