Bendigo Historical Society Inc.

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Bendigo VIC, Australia
Unnamed Road Bendigo Victoria 3550 AU

The Society holds a culturally and historically significant collection of books, documents, photographs, artworks, textiles and objects. Many of the photographs and documents are irreplaceable.

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​The Broadford and District Historical Society covers the districts of Broadford, Strath Creek, Reedy Creek, Tyaak, Sunday Creek, Glenaroua, Flowerdale, Glenburnie, Dry Creek, Sugarloaf Creek, Clonbinane and Tallarook.

The Society was formed in 1968 with the aim of fostering historical interests and knowledge of this district, but exclusively of this district. We protect local historic buildings and collect and preserve items and records of historic interest. We run a small museum and conduct genealogical research.

4 Stevenson Street, Murchison, Vic. 3610 85.03 km

Preserving local history about the Aboriginal Protectorate, agricultural pioneers, river crossing/irrigation history, war years, POW and internee camps, Murchison Meteorite 1969, sporting organisations history.

Contact Name
Kay Ball- President
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Old Kilmore Post Office, 2 Powlett Street, Kilmore Vic 3764 85.07 km

Kilmore Historical Society’s Research Centre is located in the Kilmore Court House. The collection has an extensive biographical and photographic register of information, including resources on local schools, railways and buildings.

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Barbara Wilson, Secratary
PO Box 72, Avenel VIC 3664 86.01 km
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Godfrey Street, Boort 3537 86.76 km

Situated in the Old Court House built in 1890, the Boort Museum – Historical Society specialises in family histories with many photographs, and the preservation of historical documents and artifacts.

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The Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society’s collection covers the localities of Cabbage Tree; Couangalt; South Gisborne; Gisborne; New Gisborne; Bullengarook; Macedon; Mount Macedon; Barringo; Cherokee; Hesket; Kerrie; & Riddells Creek.

A dedicated group of volunteer members of the Historical Society meet regulary to assist with the accessioning, conservation, filing and indexing of the collection, to assist visitors to the Court House and to attend to research enquiries received by phone, mail or email. A research fee of $25.00 per surname or topic applies.

The beautifully restored, 1858 Gisborne Court House, home of Gisborne and Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society is open to the public each Wednesday from 10am to 4pm, when volunteers are in attendance to assist with family and local history research enquiries. The Family and Local History Resource Centre at the Court House may be opened at other times by appointment.

Collection and conservation of local and family history documents, photos, and maps.

325 High St, Learmonth 3352 VIC Australia 89.34 km

The historical society is dedicated to keep an accurate record of the district since settlement.

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Lois Spenceley- , Secretary
PO Box 151 Merrigum Vic 3618 Australia 90.9 km
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Bryan Fitzsimmons
PO Box 156 Tatura Vic 3616 Australia 91.28 km
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George Ferguson (secretary)
PO Box 75 St Arnaud Vic 3478 Australia 92.51 km
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Margaret Fyffe
St Michael's Catholic Church, 11 Dry Street, Wandong VIC 3758 93.76 km

The Wandong History Group Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its website

https://wandongheathcotejunctionhistory.com.au

Funded by the Foundation For Rural and Regional Development (FRRR) and The Ross Trust

Visit the site to learn more about our town and provide feedback on this exciting new initiative

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Karen Christensen
Leigh VIC 3352 Australia 93.85 km
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Leigh Historical Society
C/- 127 Roulston Way Wallan VIC 3756 Australia 93.94 km
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Woodlands Heritage Interpretation Inc
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45-47 Stieglitz Street, Ballan 3342 94.01 km
We are a local Historical Society with an extensive paper based collection relating to the old Ballan Shire.
Our purpose is to collect and preserve items relating to the Shire and make our collection available to anyone researching the history of the area
Our collection is open for research only by appointment. Contact the Secretary at bshsinc@hotmail.com.au
Image: is a drawing of Horne’s Little Blue Store. It was the first store and substantial building in Ballan situated on the SE corner of Cowie and Simpson Sts.
C/- 411 Emily Jane Road Wyuna VIC 3620 Australia 94.98 km
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Cathryn Pell
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Wallan VIC, Australia 95.29 km

The Military History Group Inc. is based in Victoria, Australia, and is an organisation dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military vehicles and their heritage.

The MHG Inc. attends various military vehicle displays throughout Victoria and NSW. Vehicles from WW2, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam and current conflicts are represented.

 

 

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Ballarat Research Hub at the Eureka Centre, 102 Stawell Street, South Ballarat 96.3 km

The aim of the society is to help people discover their family history. To have appropriate records available, with guidance in ways to research and record their history and genealogy.

The Ballarat & District Genealogical Society Inc. was formed in 1978 as a breakaway group from the Ballarat Historical Society. This move was perceived as making a distinction between local history and family history research.

Hours – Monday to Thursday  10.00am – 4.30pm Collection includes: Family histories, references assisting local research, local histories, cemetery records, birth marriage and death records, computer access, electoral rolls, interstate records, directories.

Postal Address – Secretary BDGS Inc, P.O Box 1809, Ballarat Mail Centre, 3354

Our research service is research@ballaratgenealogy.org.au

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Bungaree VIC 3352 96.73 km

Collecting records from the past including photographs. Guest speakers, help with family research and annual Australia Day celebrations, which include unveiling of heritage plaques recognising the local families who made the district what it is today.

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Central Highlands Historical Association [CHHA] is a vital link in the regional history network being the umbrella association for over 30 historical societies, museums and family history organisations in the central highlands region of Victoria. CHHA continues to be an active and innovative organisation. It is represented at Local and State levels on matters of joint concern to its members.

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Ballarat VIC, Australia 97.27 km

The contribution by people of Irish background to Ballarat’s social, cultural and industrial development is substantial and the Ballarat and District Irish Association plans to present, celebrate, promote and enjoy this ongoing legacy

 

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