In January 1863 the Beechworth based Ovens & Murray Advertiser (O&MA) published a fascinating and at times hilarious account of Wangaratta. The report is important as the office of the Wangaratta Dispatch (later Despatch) was destroyed by fire sometime in the 20th century. I remember my grandfather telling me about the fire and the loss … Continue reading Trove Tuesday – Wangaratta 1863 – Part 1