Lakes Entrance – Then and Now

Bullock Island Developments Inc., a group of proactive local residents, in association with Lakes Entrance Volunteer Coastguard Flotilla are pleased to announce the presentation of Lakes Entrance – Then and Now.  A 40 minute audio/video compilation of historical photographs and paintings dating back over 100 years and telling the story of the Lakes Entrance area. Many of the old black and white images have been colourised and then compared with the locations as they stand today.

Lakes Entrance – Then and Now is the first of its kind to be presented to the public over the summer period and will be held at the Lakes Entrance Coastguard Rooms on The Esplanade commencing Friday 17^th December at 1pm. Entry by Gold Coin donation & QR registration.  Double Vaccination certification may be requested at any time.                                                 Any Proceeds donated to the local Coastguard and a copy of video donated to Local Historical Society.

 Opening times are from 1pm until 4pm Friday 17^th to Monday 20^th December; 

Then from 31^st December every Friday to Monday until January 26^th

Static displays including information on the local Dolphin population, a promotion of the Lakes Entrance Coastguard and some photographic displays/sales are also on show during the presentation. 

Quotes:

‘The history of Lakes Entrance is so rich and needs to be told, this is hopefully the start of a number of similar presentations’. Peter Jones

This is something new and different for visitors and locals to immerse themselves in our abundant local history . Perhaps just for an easy afternoon or an hour out of the weather. This hits the mark and tells the story of our town as well as featuring our local wildlife’.  John Butler-Cole

‘ I have always wanted to colourise some of the old photographs around the town and present them in some way. All the recent restrictions have allowed me the time to do just that. I hope it does the town and its history justice’.    John Munns

“Something new and positive for our visitors and locals, and promoting our local volunteer Coastguard too”    Peter Jones

“A series on varying subjects would be a great way to promote the town and provide entertainment”

John Munns