In and around Port Albert - Gippsland's Old Port: History & Scenery

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

*Christopher Robinson - Sailing for the World.* - A book, edited by Bruce Atkins, has recently been published about the life of Christopher Robinson, one of Port Albert's favourite sons. Further details can be found at this link: facebook.com/groups/gippslandhistory/posts/3553024754927526/

[@AilsaHead]

Beautiful tribute to an important figure in Yarram and Port Albert history showcasing Port's stunning scenery. Good music too.

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

Thank you for the feedback. The doctor certainly did some impressive things.

[@stella3844]

Thank you for making this wonderful presentation. It was very informative and very well created:)

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

Thank you for your feedback. Its important to know what viewers think. Much appreciated.

[@simonfraser6404]

I really enjoyed your really interesting video, thanks!! We visited Port Albert earlier this year and loved it! I tried to find any remnants of the Victorian Railways line that ran to Port Albert, also the narrow gauge railway that went from Port Albert station out to the east, but failed miserably! The line into Port Albert is easy to identify, but I couldn't find any remnants of the actual station. I hope to return for longer, one day!

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

Thanks for that. I didn't think to include anything about the railway. Looks to have been on the east side of Lawrence Street, opposite Gibson Street.

[@geoffyoung4548]

Another fabulous video. They always end too soon!

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

Thanks again Geoff. It was nice meeting you both at Bullumwaal.

[@maritabodman5316]

I have so many memories of The Port and the Old Port having spent my childhood 1950’s holidays there in the Ship Inn. I remember my father once saying, in a pensive move, that one of his childhood memories in the 1920’s was seeing the three Rutter girls walking along the jetty with their white dresses flapping in the sea breeze.

[@AilsaHead]

Good Dad memory, never heard him say that but can picture it.

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

I would love to go back to 1920s (or earlier) Port Albert...just for a glimpse. The white dresses sounds like a Sunday.

[@kimkoh502]

Why hasn’t it grown? Population is extremely small.

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

I'm not really sure. Perhaps the lack of a beach. It is a lovely little town. Personally, I hope it doesn't grow but interest in property seems to be gaining momentum.

[@bigjobbies]

Australia was settled as a colonial outpost in order to ship goods back to England, based on convict labour and harsh discipline. I don't think the past should be romanticized as some kind of paradise. It was anything but.

[@lukesgippslandhistory]

Thank you for your feedback. Apart from the music, in which way do you think the video was romanticised? They were certainly hard and exploitative times and it is important that we understand how events of the past evolved into what we have and see today. Your further input may help with the production of similar slideshows in the future.