Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Inc

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Officer South, VIC 3809
465 Cardinia Road Officer South Victoria 3809 AU

The Berwick – Pakenham Historical Society seeks to promote awareness of the history of our district’s history through the acquisition, preservation and display of historical items; recording of older residents’ knowledge; and undertaking research, publications and displays. We are a member of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

Postal Address – PO Box 442, Pakenham VIC 3810

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The Casey Complex 1/65 Berwick and Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne 3977 11.7 km

Family History Group in Narre Warren with many family history resources. The group is also interested in local history and has local records and family histories. Visitors always welcome.

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Eileen Durdin - Secretary
P.O Box 147, Koo Wee Rup, 3981 11.89 km

“Mallow House”, built 1916, is the home of Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society, incorporating a museum, etc. Collects and preserves the history of Koo Wee Rup and the Koo Wee Rup Swamp.

P.O Box 147, Koo Wee Rup, 3981

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Heather Arnold, President
C/- PO Box 114, Tooradin 3980 12.8 km

Collects and preserves the heritage of the old Shire of Cranbourne, and manages the Fisherman’s Cottage Museum complex at Tooradin, on behalf of the City of Casey.

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Polly Freeman - Secretary
62 Menzies Road Menzies Creek VIC 3159 Australia 20.23 km
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Marian Matta
26 Cambridge St, Lang Lang 3914 VIC Australia 21.18 km

We collect local history, photos, small memorabilia, and preserve them for the future.

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Peter Hayden - Secretary
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39 Clow Street, Dandenong Victoria 3175, Australia 22.81 km

Our mission is to collect, document, research, preserve and make available to the wider community for their enjoyment and education items that show the development of Dandenong and District from early settlement to present day.

PO BOX 1160 UPWEY VIC 3158 Australia 23.97 km
Ballam Park Homestead, Cranbourne Road, Frankston 24.06 km

Frankston Historical Society Inc is a non profit organisation, formed in 1961. Established to preserve the history of the local area, our base is Ballam Park Homestead, Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. Open each Sunday 1-4, except the 5th Sunday when 5 in a month, or by appointment. Phone 9789 5529

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Glenda Viner- President
C/- Monbulk Living & learning centre, 21 Main road Monbulk 3793 25.42 km

The society records and documents local history, and to advise our community. To preserve and materials, documents, photographs, tiven to the society for research and publications.

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Jill A'Vard- President
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PO Box 2047 Seaford Vic 3198 Australia 25.58 km

The Bomber Command Commemorative Association (Victoria) exists to ensure, in perpetuity, the continuance of the memory of those Australians, and particularly the Victorians, who served in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.

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38 Main Street Bunyip, VIC 3815 25.69 km

A small group of interested persons in late 2011 decided to establish a group that would collate and preserve the local history of our area.

The Bunyip Historical Society’s home is at the Bunyip Hall and located in what is  colloquially known as the “RSL room”. We do not open to the public as yet, but is in our future plans.

Postal Address – PO Box 126, Bunyip, VIC 3815

PO Box 363 Somerville VIC 3912 Australia 25.84 km
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Brenda Thornell
1-3 Olivebank Road, Ferntree Gully 27.94 km

Formed to preserve, conserve and promote history, particularly the history of Knox and the former shires of Berwick and Ferntree Gully. The society’s MAP accredited museum and resource centre is based at Ambleside Park homestead and with the property next door set up as a resource centre is accumulating a collection of historical data, memorabilia, photographs and pioneer information relating to the area.
Open to the public 1-4 pm on Sundays or by arrangement. Local research conducted by application and fee.

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Sue Anderson- Secretary
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Chelsea Activity Hub, 3-5 Showers avenue, Chelsea 28.21 km

The Chelsea and District Historical Society is a not-for-profit community organisation founded in 1963 to encourage an interest in and an enthusiasm for the history of Chelsea and surrounding areas. The Society is run by volunteers and welcomes new members at any time.

Current address: 3-5 Showers Ave Chelsea 3196
Postal address: PO Box 377, Chelsea 3196

The Chelsea and District Historical Society can be found us on Facebook, Instagram and My Community Life.

2 NORMAN AVENUE FRANKSTON SOUTH VIC 3199 Australia 29.11 km
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HEATHER ARNOLD
5 Hill Crest Grove, Springvale VIC 3171 29.26 km

Postal Address: PO Box 372, Noble Park VIC 3174

 

 

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Robyn Robie
PO Box 139, Dingley village VIC 30.37 km

A small group of residents committed to researching the history of Dingley Village. Aims to collect documents, photographs etc. We have currently received funding to amploy an author to write the history of Dingley.

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Marion Harriden, President
Corner of Marine Parade and Skinner Street, Hastings 30.5 km

Is a vibrant, enthusiastic group of volunteers who are dedicated to promoting, preserving and enhancing the cultural and environmental heritage of Hastings and surrounding areas of Western Port. The Society manages the Hastings Museum made up of the general Museum, Dad’s Shed, the Fishing Museum, the Pioneer’s Cottage with the surrounding cottage garden and the Remembrance Garden of Peace. The Museum displays in a place of honour the 40 pounder rifled breech loading Armstrong Gun used by the local defence force in Colonial days – the ‘Ham & Beef’ Battery. Gold coin admission to Museum – free to members. General meetings take place every two-months. Quarterly Morning Coffees and weekly “Wednesday Workers” at Museum every Wednesday morning. The Museum is open every Sunday 2-4, and Wednesdays 10-12 noon. The Museum can also be opened by prior arrangement.

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Dianne Maloney- President
dandenong ranges 30.87 km

Umbrella group for the historical societies of the Dandenong Ranges.

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Susan Heywood-Downard : President
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