Newington:Timeline

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Some events in the history of Newington :-

Pre-European SettlementArea inhabited by Bengalat balug (Clan) of the Wathaurong Tribe
1802First European explorers.
January : Lieutenant John Murray
April : Captain Matthew Flinders
1803 - 1835William Buckley the first European living in the area
1835 +Area investigated and surveyed by Wedge and Gellibrand
1836 +Area occupied by squatters
1853 First Wesleyan Chapel
1874Leased chapel for school - 50 pupils
1875Tenders for separate school (wood building) situated 20 chains east of chapel.  School No. 1313
1892Mark Thomas gazetted as J.P.
1895Mark Thomas pioneer fruit grower of Newington - onions also prolific crop
1899Newington School moved to Wallington

Last Updated on Monday, 11 May 2009 01:35