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The Mystery of of Jack the Miners

There was once a clearing in the Sherbrooke Forest, near Belgrave's Trestle Bridge, where groups would gather for barbeques, celebrations and special events. It was known as 'Jack The Miners'. Anita Walker, Researcher for Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society, presents this illustrated talk

There was once a clearing in the Sherbrooke Forest, near Belgrave’s Trestle Bridge, where groups would gather for barbeques, celebrations and special events. It was known as ‘Jack The Miners’.

The reason for this name has been lost in the mists of time, and the clearing has now been allowed to return into part of the forest. Who was Jack? Was he a real person?

Now an old document has come to light, revealing the true identity of ‘Jack the Miner’.

Anita Walker, Researcher for Sherbrooke Foothills Historical Society, will present an illustrated talk on this fascinating lesser-known local history mystery.

Event date

17 May 2025

Event Details

Address:
Reynolds Lane Belgrave, Victoria 3160

Belgrave Library

Times:

11:00am-12:00pm

Entry fees:
Free
Booking:
Prebooking requiredhttps://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=65861belgrave@yourlibrary.vic.gov.au98006489
Website:
https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=65861
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Other things
you need to know:
Parking is free (some have limited time), 5 minute walk to Belgrave Station