The History Files: Snippets
This week The History Files browses snippets of news that caught the attention of the editor of The Daylesford Advocate in 1882.
Read MoreOct 24, 2025 | History
This week The History Files browses snippets of news that caught the attention of the editor of The Daylesford Advocate in 1882.
Read MoreOct 24, 2025 | Events, Visual and Performing Arts
A rare chance has arisen to acquire a painting by the much sought-after artist David Bromley. His art, plus an award-winning film and a community gathering, will combine to help the Phoenix@The Rex Community Cinema.
Read MoreOct 24, 2025 | Events, Visual and Performing Arts
The much-anticipated Daylesford Rotary Art Show returns to Stanbridge Hall over the coming long weekend. This event has long been regarded as Daylesford’s finest celebration of visual arts.
Read MoreOct 17, 2025 | Visual and Performing Arts
Deep structures in art are less visible than the surface beauty or impression. Understanding deep art involves finding unseen meanings, categorising, analysing, and critiquing. Mogran Williams explains.
Read MoreOct 17, 2025 | History
A police reserve of 66.8 acres was set aside on Wombat Hill when Daylesford was first surveyed in 1854. In 1859, the first Courthouse and rudimentary police quarters, lock-up and stabling were built.
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