Historical Deaths in Melton

Saturday 16 August 2025 at 12:00PM
Melton Library & Learning Hub

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Event Description

In 1949, amateur pilots Clarence Hugh McBean and Edward L. Sweeney flew their small aircraft from Essendon to Melton for an afternoon joyride. Flying low over the township, the lower wing-tip struck and snapped the power lines in front of the Mechanic's Hall. The resulting damage caused the plane to decline, crashing in a backstreet where both men were killed instantly.

This is one of many stories you will hear in this special presentation by the Melton Historical Society. Learn about some of the most notable deaths that have taken place in the Melton area, and discover how you can research more stories like this at home. We'll show you how to access news articles, coroner's reports, inquest documents and other relevant sources for free with your Melton City Libraries membership.

Come along and gain some valuable skills for the next steps in your family history research.

Images courtesy of the National Archives of Australia.

When

12:00PM - 1:00PM
Saturday 16 August 2025

Contact

9747 5300

Where

Melton Library & Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street
Melton VIC
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Event Partner

Presented by the Melton Historical Society.

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