Edenhope History

23/08/2026

THE MOSQUITO PLAINS ( NARACOORTE ) TRAGEDY 1861.

This story was posted on the South Australian Tragedies face book page recently regarding the tragedy of the deaths of four young Norris children in 1861.
Further images can be found on the Hynam Heritage face book page.

Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911.

13/08/2026

04/08/2026

EDENHOPE TOWNSHIP RAINFALL FOR JULY 2026.

Edenhope township received a total of 59.8 mm's for the month of July bringing the yearly total to 357.4 mm's .

At the same stage last year we had received 87.6 mm's with the yearly total reaching 229.9 mm's.

Regards - Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911.

22/07/2026

SCULPTURES NEAR LAKE WALLACE PEIR.

Article published in the West Wimmera Advocate dated 23rd July 2003 reports on the new sculptures being erected on the foreshore of Lake Wallace near the pier.

It states that St Malachy's Primary School artist-in-residence, Kevin Free was the person responsible for the sculptures and that members of the West Wimmera Council staff helped erect the sculptures.

If anyone can provide any additional information, could they please contact Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911 or email Geoff - [email protected]

03/07/2026

EDENHOPE TOWNSHIP RAINFALL FOR JUNE 2026.

Edenhope township received a total of 124.5 mm's for the month of June bringing the yearly total 297.6 mm's.

At the same stage last June we had received 68 mm's with the yearly total reaching 142.3 mm's.

Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911.

25/06/2026

Another old family photo provided by Roxanne Lopex.

" Woodlands" Edenhope Xmas 1926 is written at the bottom of the photo but unfortunately there are no details of the family members .
Some research reveals the " Woodlands " property may have belonged to the Finnigan family.

A book titled " History of Ullswater" written by Mavis Ward reveals some information about the Banool, Eloora and Woodlands properties were once owned by the Finnigan's . John Finnigan and his wife Jemima Napier and their children Gladys Finnigan ( b. 1889 d. 1975 ), Annie Finnigan ( b.1895. ) Matthew " Matt " Finnigan ( b. 1903 .)

Robert Frederick Finnigan is listed on the Victorian electoral rolls as living at " Woodlands " Patyah in the 1970's along with his brother John Arthur Finnigan.

So a bit of " guess "work involved but it is thought that the family shown in the above photo may be members of the Finnigan family.

If anyone can provided any further information, please contact Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911 or email Geoff - [email protected]

22/06/2026

These three photos have been sent to our Society by Roxanne Lopex. The names Moneculla, Eloora and Banool are hand written below each photo.

If any one can provide information regarding any or all these properties, please let us know ?

Regards - Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911 or email [email protected]

09/06/2026

LAKE WALLACE OVERFLOW / SPILLWAY.

Paul McCann has provided 3 photos showing Lake Wallace overflowing in August 1987.

Photo No. 1 shows Cameron and Stuart McCann.
Photo No. 2 shows Cameron and Stuart at the overflow/spillway.
Photo No. 3 shows Cameron and Stuart standing near the flood dates signage.

The original flood dates signage was removed and replaced by a new sign ( date unknown ) but unfortunately most of the actual dates were not included on the new sign.

The Edenhope and District Historical Society are investigating the the possibility of erecting a new sign which we anticipate will include all of the exact dates the overflows occurred .

We would like to request our face book followers to provide photos of the overflow / spillway so that we can add them to our existing collections.

Please contact Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911 or email Geoff at [email protected]

03/06/2026

EDENHOPE TOWNSHIP RAINFALL FOR MAY 2026.

Edenhope township received a total of 71.9 mm's for the month of May bringing the yearly total to 173.1 mm's.

At the same stage last May 2025 we had received 14.8mm's with the yearly total reaching 74.3 mm's.

With an increase of almost 100 mm's this year, we may be in for a wet year but who knows if this will continue.

Regards - Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911.

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29/05/2026

HOBBIT TREE ? - LAKE WALLACE.

Debbie McLeish is looking for answers or information regarding the tree which is located on the east side of Lake Wallace . Debbie says the tree has been likes this for many years but does not know who has " decorated " the tree with its letter box, chimney and chain hanging inside the tree.

I have given it the title of the Hobbit Tree at this stage.

If anyone can provide information about the history or background please let us know or contact Geoff .

Regards - Geoff Langsworth - 0409551911.