"The South Gippsland township of Yarram has had its businesses adversely affected by the bushfires of 2020, followed by COVID 19 but they have responded in a unique and creative way."- brochure

It was at the Mechanics Hall that the noted contralto, Ada Crossley, born nearby Yarram, sang to raise funds for Yarram’s first hospital.

"On April 14th, 1912, the HMS Titanic sank on its maiden voyage from Southport, UK to New York, USA, carrying 2208 passengers of which only 1503 survived. On that voyage were 8 band members, chosen to play the hits of the day for the passenger’s entertainment. On that night, after hitting the iceberg, these brave men picked up their instruments and played songs from their repertoire when everyone else were rushing to the lifeboats.

Survivors in the lifeboats agree the last song they heard played was ‘Nearer My God To Thee “ as the ship went down. It was recognised by survivors as a song made popular by Ada in her numerous world tours."