Update: January 2010:
New Publication:
Merbein Celebrations of a Centenary August 14-23 2009 - a 234 page, spiral bound book, detailing all the events held during the Centenary, along with colour photographs of all the 'Photographic Competition' entries, black and white photographs of the entire Centenary Street Parade as well as a great collection of photographs at the various events and candid shots of the many, many people who attended. A remarkable publication compiled by Bernadette Wells. Cost $30 (postage additional $12.00). First edition has sold out, but orders are being taken for a second print run, just contact Bernadette on 03 5025 2288 or email wellkins@hotkey.net.au
Merbein Centenary Street Parade - a DVD, $20 ea. plus $2 postage. Available from Bernadette Wells, P O Box 168, Merbein, Vic 3505.
Grave Matters - A glimpse behind the headstones - well over 200 stories on the Monumental Cemetery at Merbein from 1914 to 1969. A project of Merbein District Historical Society Inc. during the 2009 Merbein Centenary Celebrations. $20.00 each.
Merbein Glimpses into the First Fifty Years of an Irrigation Settlement - $10.00 ea. compiled by Bernadette Wells, Merbein Centenary Committee, 2009.
Also refer below to reprint of Max Whiting's From Battlefield to Block.
The Merbein District Historical society has produced a number of publications, detailed below, please use our contact us form to obtain details on how to purchase copies.
Merbein Historian – quarterly journal, $5.00 ea. Subscription details - refer to Membership Editions 1 to 36 - Bronwyn Zrna, Editor. In June 2009, Bronwyn retired as Editor of our quarterly Historian after nine years of recording so many wonderful memories of Merbein's history for our reading enjoyment
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