We Remember
Tomorrow, Remembrance Day (also known as Armistice Day) — remembers the agreement between the Allies and Germany on November 11, 1918, to stop fighting which marked a victory for the …
NEWS
2020 AGM
The committee of Torquay Museum Without Walls is pleased to announce that we are proceeding with our Annual General Meeting for this year. However current restrictions continue to make it …
Torquay’s Melbourne Cup Connection
First run in 1861, the Melbourne Cup was a cup in name only, with prizes including a gold watch and cash purse. The first official trophy cup was awarded in …
Reflecting on 100 years of the Torquay Golf Club
A century after being established, members reflect on this remarkable history since the first round was played on the other side of the creek in 1920. As the town has …
Out and About Torquay
Explore Torquay like the McCartney family did in the 1950s. Walks along the old Jan Juc Road, Surf Beach, playing at the mouth of Spring Creek, standing at the front …
Torquay Golf Club turns 100
Around about this time 100 years ago a group of 22 local citizens arranged a meeting at the Public Hall to form the Torquay Golf Club. Among those gathered were …
Celebrating Teachers
Today, World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers with the theme “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future”. The day provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, take stock of …
Going for a walk? Try a Torquay History Scavenger Hunt
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Winter Reading!
The June edition of History Matters is out now. Stories on John Pettigrove told by his family. the ‘Birdman of Torquay’ Jack O’Mara and his legacy at Taylor Park for …