Eltham-Hurstbridge Railway articles

Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Sunday 30th August 2026

Another great day at the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival on Sunday 30th August with great weather and plenty of interest in our photo and book displays. Our stall was once again in a terrific location in Allwood House Gardens and we were entertained throughout the day by the singers and musicians performing close by. Thank you […]

Hurstbridge Wattle Festival 25th August 2024

Be sure to visit us at the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival tomorrow. We are in the same location as last year – in the Allwood Neighbourhood House Inc gardens, just inside the gate opposite the end of the railway line.

Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Sunday 31st August 2025

We had a great day at the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival on Sunday 31st August. It was a mixed day weatherwise but nothing to dampen our enthusiasm or that of festival visitors. Our stall was once again in a terrific location in Allwood House Gardens and we were entertained throughout the day by the singers and […]

Diamond Creek’s Hoodoo Level Crossing

This photo in the Nillumbik Historical Society collection of the level crossing at Diamond Creek was taken about 1920. It shows the road behind towards the ovals and bridges and it can clearly be seen that the road alignment is similar to today. The ‘dogleg’ in the road at the crossing has always been there […]