Hi Listers Below is some information regarding commemoration of the ongoing settlement of Henty (formerly "Merino Downs" Station) near Merino in South-Western Victoria. The original settlement was by the HENTY Bros. in 1837. Please forward it on to anyone you may know who has a connection with this area. There is a very basic website with a little of the history and families from this area at.... http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/merino/ Regards Daryl Povey >The Henty Community History Group and the Henty Memorial Recreation >and Sporting Association Inc. invite you, members of your family, >and friends to the unveiling of two Commemorative Stones at Portland >Road, Henty on Saturday (Easter Saturday) 7th April 2007 at 2 pm. >One Commemorative Stone is in the memory of all our early Settlers, >and the Hindson Estate Share Farmers. The other commemorates the >Hindson Estate Soldier Settlers. This event will also provide an >opportunity for us to remember the contribution of the early >settlers and farmers, reminisce and catch up with family, friends >and former neighbors. > > >Activities for the Weekend > > > > > >Friday 6 April (Good Friday) > > >If you would like to organize a family get-together on the Friday >night, the owners of the Albion Hotel, Casterton will open for >drinks and a meal. When you RSVP, please let Dawn or Ann know if >you would like to meet at the Albion, so we can let the owners know. > > >Saturday 7 April 2pm - Unveiling of the Commemorative Stones and Afternoon Tea > > >The unveiling of the Commemorative Stones will be at 2pm at Portland >Road just before Merino Downs. This will be followed by Afternoon >Tea at the Henty Hall. > > >Displays > > >There will be a display of interesting local historical photos by >Mr. Vern McCallum. He has offered to copy any of your photos on the >day for inclusion in our research, so bring along anything of >interest. We are also in the process of collecting family and >historical information to place on a website, so we would welcome >your Family Story. > > >Dinner > > >We would like everyone to continue their reunion at a BBQ Dinner >(Rotary Fundraiser), followed by a Family Dance. Supper will be >available at a minimal charge. > > >Please Invite Others > > >Due to financial constraints and our limited knowledge of addresses >of descendants and former Henty residents, in most cases only one >representative of each family will receive an invitation. We >request that you contact other family members, friends and any other >people you think would like to attend this event. > > >Donations > > >A number of people have asked about contributing financially to the >establishment of the commemorative stones. We would welcome any >donations to assist this project. > >RSVP >We would like a reply for catering purposes by 21st March 2007. >Please reply with the names and phone numbers of those attending the >Unveiling, Afternoon Tea and BBQ Dinner to: >Dawn Mill: 03 5581 2174 or Ann James: >03 5579 1374 or <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] >PO Box 195 Casterton 3311 >Further information about the weekend can be obtained from Dawn or >Ann at the above numbers.