20th Anniversary of the MDHS celebrated at the RSL Rooms Merbein - Sunday June 4th 2017
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Over forty people attended a celebratory afternoon tea held in June, 2017, to acknowledge the 20th anniversary of the MDHS, established in 1997.
Guests attending included, Peter Crisp MLA Mildura, Cr. Mark Eckel (MRCC), members from the Merbein, Mildura, Wentworth and Red Cliffs Historical Societies, along with members from the Mildura & District Genealogical Society, Lower Murray Water and the Merbein Dried Fruits Growers Union. The 1997 executive of Leon Wagner (Inaugural President), Bill Bennett (Treasurer) and Jenny Bennett (Secretary) were all present, along with several other foundation members. Leon (Treasurer) and Bill (Vice President) are also members of the 2017 executive committee. Other members of original interim 1997 committee present were Max Whiting and Cr. Sue Nichols. Cutting the MDHS 20th Anniversary Fruit Cake: Max Whiting (President 2007 – 2012, Honorary Life Member Dec 10th 2013) and Leon Wagner (Inaugural President 1997 – 2007, Honorary Life Member 2007)
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Celebrating the Centenary of the Birdwoodton Soldier Settlement on 29 May 2017 at the site of the original channel on Pump Hill.
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The Merbein Channel Duck Race took place on Jan 17th 2015. It was conducted by MDHS, in partnership with Lower Murray Water, to mark the conclusion of 106 Years of Channel Supplied Irrigation Water in Merbein.
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MDHS members, Max Whiting and Bernadette Wells along with Mayor Cr. Glenn Milne, at the opening of the Blandowski Walkway and Stairs to Chaffey Landing on 16th May 2015
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