A bit about Healesville

So here's a bit of what I know about Healesville all ready. I am sure that some of my understandings will change as I get to know the community and its people.

Healesville is 60km from Melbourne (only 60km Richard...) , and is part of the Shire of Yarra Ranges (Melbourne's largest local council area).

There are about 6500 people who live in Healesville, and the town was established in 1864. It is named after Richard Heales, the Premier of Victoria from 1860-1861. Healesville Primary School, one of three in Healesville, is 125 years old!

The Salvos have been in Healesville since 1909, as an outpost of Hawthorn Corps. This photo is from 1940. The date referred to as the commencement of the Corps is 1916, and the Corps celebrated their 90th anniversary in 2006, and as of 1 January 2008 they are 92 years old! What a great heritage of work in the area! I need to get full copies of Warcry articles from the time, as well as look through the Corps history book. All things to learn!