2. Olinda Creek, Lilydale

Gun Alley Stories

The Olinda Creek, the eastern boundary of Gun Alley has been a focal part of life in Lilydale since the first settlers arrived in the 1830s. It was the reason behind the establishment of the town as it was the ribbon of life for the community.

However, while the creek sustained life it also took life and created its own brand of destruction  – typhoid outbreaks were common in the early days of settlement while later floods threatened life and damaged shops and homes.

Olinda Creek Story

Lilydale & District Historical Society Inc.

Contacts:
Maria McCarthy (President) 9739 7407
Email: [email protected]

Our home is the Old Lilydale Court House at 61 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140
Hours of opening:
By appointment only:
Fridays 1 to 4pm and Saturdays to Mondays 11am to 4pm.
Sundays are preferred.
Closed Public Holidays

Share Your Information with the Society!

Email us your info (and images) to:
[email protected]

Lilydale & District Historical Society Inc.

Contacts:
Maria McCarthy (President) 9739 7407
Email: [email protected]

Share Your Information with the Society!

Email us your info (and images) to:
[email protected]

Our home is the Old Lilydale Court House @
61 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140
Hours of opening:
By appointment only:
Fridays 1 to 4pm and Saturdays to Mondays 11am to 4pm.
Sundays are preferred.
Closed Public Holidays