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Foster CFA rings in commemorative bell

A HIGHLIGHT of the brigade open day held by Foster Fire Brigade last Sunday was the unveiling of the brigade’s historic fire bell in its new mounting which pays tribute […]

Wartime sighting in Foster of Japanese plane recalled 70 years on

We have long-time Foster resident Claude Trenery and local historian Graeme Rogers to thank for reminding us of an interesting anniversary: SEVENTY years ago, almost to the day, on or […]

Foster museum

Foster museum

Foster’s Museum is a treasure trove of memorabilia from Foster’s rich and colourful past. Stop in to see how the district developed – from the discovery of gold in 1870 […]

FORTY years ago, The Mirror of Thursday June 25, 1970

• The new automatic telephone exchange at Foster was about to commence operation. • The Shire of South Gippsland refused a 430 residential lot subdivision in Foleys Road Yanakie on […]

From The Mirror of Wednesday June 27, 1990

• FOSTER Hospital Building Fund has benefited substantially from generous donations towards the cost of renovations and extensions. Foster Rotary has donated $4,000 which was presented at the Club’s changeover […]

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