There are many Filbys in Australia but the majority are PHILBEYS.

Here are a few life stories from pioneers of the time. Please note: The Life of a Country Lad is copyrighted:"This material has been prepared by Jill (nee Filby) and David Yates, and is copyright. It has been posted for information and private study only. No copies may be made in any format, including electronic or paper-based, for any purpose except private study, without written permission from the authors. Contact may be made with them via this site".

Reunions are held regularly; the venue and dates are posted in NOTICES on this site. Everyone is invited whatever surname spelling you have.

The Chronicle has full information and photographs of past events - to view see those dated: 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018