Explore the Life of Caroline Newcomb
Celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival and join us and the Bellarine Historical Society to learn about the fascinating life of Caroline Newcomb, the woman the suburb was named to honour in 1956. Caroline was born in London, travelled to Port Phillip as governess to John Batman's children, and along with her partner Ann Drysdale, established the 'Boronggoop' and 'Coriyule' runs on the Bellarine Peninsula.
*Photography courtesy Judith Bracewell
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Heritage | Festivals |
TAGS: | recommended |
Newcomb Library is a popular community gathering space and is situated within a busy shopping precinct. The branch features a range of services and facilities including public access PCs, free WiFi, zones for reading, study and working, and a large meeting room available for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and events and lifelong learning programs for adults are run throughout the year.