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11/05/2023

40 years ago

May 11, 1983

A quarry proposed for Werribee’s north-west boundary gas brought criticism from both neighbouring Melton Shire Council and the National Trust.

30 years ago

May 12, 1993

The Werribee Mercy Hospital has attracted pledges totalling $400,000.

20 years ago

May 7, 2003

Werribee man Daniel O’Neill always invested Anzac Day with a special significance.

9 years ago

May 7, 2014

The future of the Werribee Racing Club has been guaranteed by Premier and Racing Minister Denis Napthine in the midst of the shock resignation of its chief executive last week.

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