De Fredericks Rd area, Yarrambat
A walk with beautiful scenery, close to Eltham, but means walking on a main road at the beginning and end.
Category Archives: Blog
Dead Heat, by Dick Francis and Felix Francis
A chef, with a restaurant at a racetrack, turns sleuth to save his business and life.
Anna Wood: the facts, the fury, the future
A thoughtful and insightful look at the tragic 1995 death of fifteen-year-old Anna Wood, caused by the recreational drug “Ecstasy”.
Life on the Victorian Railways, Nick Anchen
An informative and detailed look at life working for the Victorian Railways through the words of those who lived it.
Maestro, by Peter Goldsworthy
Following a journey through adolescence with a budding pianist living in Darwin in the 1960s and 1970s.
Killers of the Flower Moon, David Grann
Oil, money, murder and the birth of the FBI.
Understanding Pre-decimal Currencies
Ever read a book or article which discusses prices in pounds and shillings? Read on to work out what they mean in the modern world.
The Road to Wigan Pier, George Orwell
A fascinating and detailed look at life for British coal miners in the 1930s, which then leads onto politics at the time. The book was written at George Orwell’s evolution from journalist to author.
Bunjil Reserve circuit, Panton Hill
An enjoyable short walk around Panton Hill, that is quick to do with great scenery.
St Katherine’s Church and Bushland Reserve, Greensborough
A pleasant and easy walk through Eltham North, visiting a lovely disused church and cemetery.