1970-1979

Timeline 1970 to 1979
  • 1972 Old PO closed – remained a caretaker's residence for several years
  • 1972 Lions Club established
  • 1973 State Park officially proclaimed
  • 1973 Women officially registered for fire fighting duties
  • 1973 Yarra Brae Dam announced
  • 1974 Yarra Brae Dam proposal abandoned
  • 1975 Pound Bend (West), Jumping Creek, Black Flat reserved for State Park
  • 1977 First Warrandyte Festival held – now a popular annual event
  • 1978 State Park extended
  • 1978 Warrandyte High School opened

 

1970 Grand Hotel
 (source unknown)

1970 School students on hygrographic excursion at Yarra   (source unknown)

1971 View of Yarra   (source unknown)

1977 Warrandyte Festival Parade (Photo: Festival website)

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