Local History: October 26th – The Overland
Join us for a fascinating journey into our region's transport heritage at our next Local History group session. Our guest speaker for October will be local railway enthusiast and historian Harvey Champness, who will present a captivating talk on The Overland—the historic passenger train service connecting Melbourne and Adelaide. First commencing operations in 1887, The Overland is one of Australia's longest-running and most iconic passenger rail services. Harvey will explore the rich history of the line, its impact on the communities it connected across Victoria and South Australia, and how the network evolved over the decades. Whether you are a lifelong rail enthusiast, love local history, or simply enjoy a good story from the past, this is a session not to be missed.