Kew Historical Society - 2025 Dickinson Lecture

Wed 8 October 2025
7:30 pm 9:00 pm

Kew Court House

188 High Street
Kew VIC 3101

Cost
$20
10/08/2025 7:30 pm 10/08/2025 9:00 pm Kew Historical Society - 2025 Dickinson Lecture Dr Peter Yule, an historian and author will present on the topic 'W L Baillieu and the Building of Raheen: a story of the Land Boom and Bust'. Peter will tell us the story, with a local bias, about the Melbourne land boom of the late 1880s; one of the greatest speculative booms in history followed by a ferocious financial bust which shaped the future of Melbourne for many decades. Peter will discuss 'Raheen', the heritage-listed Italianate mansion located in Studley Park Road Kew and its role in the fortunes and misfortunes of the Baillieu family. , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Dr Peter Yule, an historian and author will present on the topic 'W L Baillieu and the Building of Raheen: a story of the Land Boom and Bust'. Peter will tell us the story, with a local bias, about the Melbourne land boom of the late 1880s; one of the greatest speculative booms in history followed by a ferocious financial bust which shaped the future of Melbourne for many decades. Peter will discuss 'Raheen', the heritage-listed Italianate mansion located in Studley Park Road Kew and its role in the fortunes and misfortunes of the Baillieu family.

This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.
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