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Westgarthtown's 160th Anniversary, Saturday 21 November 2010

November 21, 2010

The year 2010, was Westgarthtown's 160th Anniversary and celebrations took place on Sunday 21 November 2010 as part of the City of Whittlesea's Cultural Heritage Program.

The Friends of Westgarthtown and the City of Whittlesea hosted an afternoon of celebrations, commencing at 1.00 pm at the Ziebell Farmhouse, 100 Gardenia Rd, Thomastown (Melway Map 8 H5). After the launch, guided heritage trail tours took place at 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm. Afternoon tea was be provided.

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Westgarthtown - German heritage area in Victoria, Australia

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