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Greythorn Traders Association is proud to unveil its new publication, Faces of Greythorn, and you’re invited to be part of this special moment. Come for the book, stay for the stories!
Faces of Greythorn traces the transformation of this one-square-kilometre pocket of Balwyn North: from its early 1900s orchards bursting with lemons, limes, apples and cherries, to its violet farm, its famous wildlife sanctuary (1939-1953) run by the Maughan family with more than 200 animals, and later its evolution into a bustling housing estate and shopping strip in the 1950s.
Today, Greythorn stands proudly as a vibrant village hub, strategically positioned at the crossroads of the North East Link and serving as a gateway to Melbourne’s expanding east.
Make a day of it
Before or after the launch, take a leisurely stroll along the shopping strip and meet the 6 life-sized statues installed in 2022, the very 'faces of Greythorn' that inspired the book.
Each statue includes an interpretive plaque sharing stories of the pioneers, personalities and quiet heroes who helped shape Greythorn into what it is today.
Be part of the story
Free hardcopy books will be available – first in, best dressed!
We’d love to hear your memories of Greythorn, big or small, funny or heartfelt, as we celebrate the past and look toward the future.
This event is free. Please register for catering purposes.