Come explore the stories behind the historic schools, homes and churches of North Road.

Wednesday September 27 – North Road heritage walk

Explore the stories behind the historic schools, homes and churches of North Road.

We’ll take you through the history of Kamesburgh and its evolution from mansion to veterans’ home to school, and the Bayside City Council’s head gardener will conduct a tour of its spacious gardens.

Other stops will include St James Catholic Church, John Knox Presbyterian Church and Star of the Sea Convent, school and gardens.

Meet at Kamesburgh gates in North Road, just east of New Street, Brighton at 10:30am.

There are some coffee shops close by in New Street to enjoy coffee or lunch.

When: Wednesday 27 September, 10:30am-12pm
Where: Meet at Kamesburgh gates, North Road
Cost: $10 per person (bookings essential)

To book your place, please contact us by email or phone (9553 8650), providing a name and contact number. Payment can be made by EFT (BSB: 033-036, Acc: 190812), by card over the phone or in person at the Society's rooms.

Image: Private Thomas Noseda in the gardens of Anzac Hostel, post-WWII. Australian War Memorial P12199.006.