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No 2 Olinda Creek – Gun Alley Stories | Lilydale & District Historical Society Inc.Lilydale Historical2021-04-03T11:34:05+11:00

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

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