Clarice Beckett, Reflected lights, Beaumaris Bay c. 1930-31, oil on composition board, 18.2 x 24 cm. Bayside City Council Art and Heritage Collection. Purchased 2014. Courtesy: The artist and the gallery.

Past lives will highlight significant events and characters that have shaped Bayside’s past. Drawing from Bayside City Council’s collection and from the local historical societies, the exhibition will explore topics such as Brighton’s 19th century land boom and important well-known identities such as Thomas Bent, as well as fascinating untold stories from our community.