MacRobertson was the Confectionary King of Fitzroy, 1859-1945

Born in Ballarat, raised in poverty Macpherson Robertson was determined to make a mark in Melbourne.  An ardent self-promoter, he was energetic, farsighted, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, inventor, confectioner, and creator of the “Great White City”. 

Join Isabel, our professional “walking” tour guide, as she leads us in the discovery of many of the former factories that made up the empire of MacPherson Robertson, including the Old Gold Factory.  During this two-hour historical tour, we will also peek into the very private life story of this well-known confectioner. 

Meet at 10.15 a.m. on the steps of the Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street Fitzroy. 

Duration – 2 hours (approx.) followed by coffee/lunch at local coffee shop at members’ expense.