Bus trip to uncover Burrumbeet’s past

WOADY Yaloak Historical Society members are inviting the community to join them on a bus trip to Lake Burrumbeet.

The event will cover geological, family and special interest history with guest speaker Laurie Moore.

Lake Burrumbeet is the largest of four shallow lakes in the region with an area of 23 square kilometres and an average depth of 1.5 metres.

Mr Moore, who is the author of six books, said he is particularly interested in the Lake Burrumbeet district due to the lack of research about the area

“As I was teaching geology at Macquarie University when it started say 50 years ago… I thought this would be an interesting project because no one else seemed to have done much with it,” he said.

“It’s the biggest of four lakes in the western highlands and it’s quite a distance across.”

The bus trip will take place on Saturday 24 May leaving from The Well at Smythesdale at 9.30am and returning about 3pm.

It will include nine stops around the lake.

Kylie Fenton, Woady Yaloak Historical Society president, said the organisation is hoping to branch into diverse areas of history including geology, arts and First Nations.

“We always cover history as in what was done and the people and families, but we want to go more into different areas,” she said.

“We are trying to diversify and bring all areas of history.

“We did include Burrumbeet even though it is outside our so called area because it is a big part of the history, geology wise, of the Woady Yaloak area.”

Attendees are asked to bring lunch, a hat, sunscreen and a folding camping chair if needed. Water, tea and coffee will be provided.

The event is alcohol free. The bus trip costs $25 per person. To book a place contact [email protected].