Cr Peter Hemphill
I’ve always felt it is so important for us all to not only know our history, but to celebrate it.
As they say, our history tells us so much about who we are today. It helps us understand so much about our world, including our local neighbourhoods.
Advocating for the preservation and celebration of our heritage in Hobsons Bay has been a passion of mine for many years.
So whether it’s stories about our families or stories about our local area, I will always encourage people to learn more about what has come before us.
There are so many fascinating stories to be told. The Heritage Hobsons Bay Festival, which starts on April 15, is a great opportunity for us to hear some of those stories.
I’m keen to hear from Ross McMullin, who will be speaking at Williamstown Library about his most recent book, Life So Full of Promise.
Ross is an acclaimed historian and biographer who is able to turn extensive research into captivating stories.
I’m interested in hearing about his process because I’m currently writing a book on my great uncle’s time in the war.
There are so many different ways to tell great stories so they’re relevant and captivating to people of all ages.
There are 35 events as part of the Heritage Hobsons Bay Festival, including 11 walking tours, as well as performances, exhibitions, author talks, film screenings, workshops and presentations.
Hobsons Bay has played such an important role in the history of Melbourne and Victoria, and it has left us with such rich heritage, as well as the natural, cultural and Indigenous heritage that forms part of our area.
I encourage everyone to take part in the festival in some way so we can all get a greater appreciation of this wonderful place we call home.
Please visit hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay for the full program.
