Reception Closure
Council’s main reception in Leongatha will be closed this week for building works. Reception will reopen on Monday 22 August. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Spotlight on Walkerville
Key Points in History
| Date | Key Point |
| 1875 | Limestone deposits found by the manager of the Yanakie Pastrol Station. |
| 1880 | William Walker, Collector of Customs purchased the Lime Kilns of which there were six. |
| 1882 | A school was opened for children of the Lime Kiln workers but closed in 1897 when enrolments fell to etight |
| 1892 | Known as Waratah Bay up until 1892 |
| 1926 | Lime production ended |
| 1968 | Another school opened and later closed in 1982 |