History Lives: Historic mansion doors thrown open

By Jim Evans
Updated July 6 2015 - 11:02am, first published 2:00am
Bendigo's iconic Fortuna Villa.
Bendigo's iconic Fortuna Villa.
The acid-etched memorial commemorates the co-operation of Australia and the US during World War II.
The acid-etched memorial commemorates the co-operation of Australia and the US during World War II.

RECWENTLY I had the privilege of leading one of the tours of Fortuna Villa in the first open day since the new owner, Paul Banks, threw his iconic mansion open to the public after considerable restoration.

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