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The Yellow Penguin of South Georgia Island

by museumoflostApril 24, 2021April 24, 20210

South Georgia Island is one of the world’s most remote locations. It has a surprisingly lively history, and one remarkable current resident: the world’s only Yellow Penguin.

by museumoflostApril 15, 2021January 15, 20220

I watched the DVD ‘Back to the Future’ commentary, featuring co-writer Bob Gale. Here are 11 things I learned.

by museumoflostApril 10, 2021November 18, 20210

The Bendigo Street Studio has a long history: it was a piano maker’s, a Heinz factory, and the most famous TV location in Australian history.

by museumoflostApril 2, 2021April 12, 20252

McDonald’s came to Australia in 1971, part of a large expansion for the company, and a transformational moment for local cuisine.

by museumoflostMarch 23, 2021May 14, 20210

In April 1912, the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic. There is only one confirmed photo of the iceberg that caused the fatal damage.

by museumoflostMarch 18, 2021April 1, 20210

Bayside Williamstown is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs. Until the 1940s, it was home to one of the city’s most popular racetracks.

by museumoflostFebruary 14, 2021May 14, 20210

In November 1986, the Turkish embassy in Melbourne was bombed. This is the Toorak Terrorist Attack.

by museumoflostJanuary 26, 2021July 19, 20243

If you think skiing in Victoria you think: Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Bright. But before those, Victoria’s most popular ski resort could be found on Mt Donna Buang, near Warburton.