Thomastown’s 19th Century Scottish Landowners and Residents

Thomastown’s 19th Century Scottish Landowners and Residents By Rob WuchatschThe Scots were influential in Thomastown’s development from the beginning of European settlement, either as landowners, occupation licence holders, graziers or farmers. Most of Thomastown’s land was owned by the Campbell and Brock families until the early 20th Century and Colonel Joseph Anderson, who owned Section 21 from 1850-64 and William...
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State Electricity Commission of Victoria – Thomastown Terminal Station (1924-2024)Thomastown Terminal Station

State Electricity Commission of Victoria – Thomastown Terminal Station (1924-2024) By Robert Wuchatsch As you drive north along High Street and cross the intersection of Mahoney’s Road and Keon Parade, the Thomastown Terminal Station dominates the landscape on your left. This Thomastown landmark, which commenced operations in 1924, has now served Melbourne and Victoria for a century. On 6 December...
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