Edmonds family articles

Brothers Who Served Their Country COVENTRY – EDMONDS – STARLING

Across Diamond Creek district, when men were called to enlist during World War 1, a number of families saw more than one son depart for foreign shores. In this article are details of brothers from three local families, who departed on troop ships not knowing what really lay ahead of them. They were supported by […]

Diamond Creek District’s First Schools

In the early 1860’s, an increasing number of families were taking up and improving properties across Diamond Creek district. There was an even greater increase following the discovery of gold in Diamond Creek in 1862. Very quickly our first mine, the Diamond Creek Gold Mine, was established attracting a large number of miners and their […]