William Wandless Herbert articles

HERBERT FAMILY With the continuing development along Collard Drive and down the hills to Herbert’s Lane and the creek flats, it is timely to share some information about the original property that goes back to the pioneering days of Diamond Creek. The new estates around Collard Drive are being built on what was 100 acres […]

Nillumbik Literary Institute and Free Library on its new site in 1879, taken soon after it was relocated from opposite the cemetery. Mr. Bill, headmaster of the State School from 1870 to 1892, has a cockatoo on his arm and his wife stands beside him. The seated lady is believed to be Mrs. Pepper. The […]