Colbinabbin memories

Sawmills produced timber that was delivered to Melbourne by rail, but the railway was closed in the 1980s after a long period of decline.

Early farm enterprises included wool, prime lambs, beef, dairy cattle and cereal crops.

The district has become a major producer of tomatoes and a significant area of wine grapes has been planted.

In the 2011 census, farming accounted for 38.2 per cent of employment in Colbinabbin.

The Colbinabbin Farmers’ Picnic was held annually for nearly 70 years at the reserve on the hill to the south of Bendigo Rd.

The Colbinabbin & District Historical Society is in Mitchell St and is open by appointment by phoning 0412 076 041.