The Balwyn Wildlife Park - a Pictorial Heritage - 1939 to 1954

Events to Remember

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White kangaroo, June 18 1949 (Age)

GALLERY
This page is a gallery of selected photos showing various events and activities which took place in the Park in the 1940s and 1950s. Most have been sourced to the Melbourne Age and Argus newspapers. Image resolution quality is not very good, however!

Both newspapers were very supportive of the Park and published many articles about happenings there.

The Park was very popular with kids, and visitors from overseas - in particular, school groups and children from poor socio-economic backgrounds enjoyed the rural environment.

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The Orphas' Visit - Oct 30 1950

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Monkey on bike- Feb 2 1947 (Argus)

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The Polish Pianist visit - May 5 1947

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Lunch June 17 1950 (Age)

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School visit - Sep 5 1946 (Argus)

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Sharing lunch - May 26 1950 (Age)

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Child with animal - Nov 1950 (Age)


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