ACLAND STREET – THE GRAND LADY OF ST KILDA
DR. JUDITH BUCKRICH
17 MARH 2018
In a welcome return to The Hall at MKC Judith Buckrich spoke on the history of a street fondly remembered by everyone in the audience. Recalling their childhood and youth amongst the cake shops, chocolate shops, pubs, stores, cafes and restaurants everyone seemed to have an “I remember…” moment.
Judith opened on the very early history of the area, the original inhabitants; the European “invasion”; Sir Thomas Acland owner of the schooner “The Lady of StKilda”, the former giving his name to the street, the latter to the city; and the Chinese fishermen as the Gold Rush lost its impetus. Acland Street, the first street in St Kilda together with the surrounding streets developed into a significant part of the fabric of the formulative and wealthy period of Marvellous Melbourne.
An eager collection of 40 U3A members and public continued their discussions over tea and coffee with Judith signing many copies of her book, the basis of her talk.
Mark Denniston – Course Co-ordination Team