Boolarra & District Historical Society Inc

Boolarra 3870
1325 Boolarra-Mirboo North Road Boolarra Victoria 3870 AU

Housed in the old Boolarra Primary School, the aims and objectives of the society are to collect, record and display the history of Boolarra and district, and to foster historical interest and knowledge. Photographic collection, static displays of memorabilia and a small library of history books. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, featuring guest speakers.

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40 White Rd, North Wonthaggi VIC 3995, Australia 62.6 km

The Wonthaggi and District Historical Society had its beginning in the late 1950’s when a number of interested citizens saw the need to preserve Wonthaggi’s history. A public meeting was held and the historical society was formed. Over the ensuing years the collection of artifacts has grown, as has its collection of photographs and documents. The society has copies of most local newspapers, some dating back to 1910; audio tapes of many and varied speakers with their rich tapestry of experiences and observations.

Suburbs or towns: Wonthaggi; Dalyston; Archies Creek; Cape Paterson; Kilcunda; Glen Alvie

Profile Image: Wonthaggi Railway Station Museum, home of the Wonthaggi & District Historical Society

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Secretary
26 Cambridge St, Lang Lang 3914 VIC Australia 62.88 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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7 Temple St, Heyfield 3858 63.68 km

The European occupation of Heyfield dates from James Macfarlane’s Heyfield run of 1844. After his death it was held for a time by the Firebraces, before being purchased in 1866 by James Tyson. He referred to it as his “Cabbage Patch”. Heyfield has a strong pastoral, dairying and timber history. The collection covers Heyfield and surround districts of Seaton, Glenmaggie, Coongulla, Glenfalloch and Licola in the former shire of Maffra, and Nambrok / Denison and Wandocka, plus Cowwarr in the former shire of Rosedale.

P.O Box 147, Koo Wee Rup, 3981 70.58 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
10 Kilburn Street, Corinella VIC, Australia 72.56 km

Archived research. Publishing local and family histories in the Bass Valley

130 Foster Street, Sale 3850 76.17 km

The Sale Historical Society manages the Sale Museum (open Sunday & Wednesday afternoons), Sale Water Tower (open 2 – 4 pm each Saturday), the Sale Powder Magazine (open by request) and the Sale Railway Museum (open for special functions and by request). Holdings in the main museum include municipal records (1863 – 1950), large photographic collection, including early pioneer settlers, Mary Grant Bruce collection and other local memorabilia collections. Research by written request.

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Pauline Hitchins, President
Macalister Street, Sale 76.47 km
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Heather
McMahon Drive Maffra 3860 77.17 km

Themes in the Maffra Sugar Beet Museum include the rise and fall of the sugar beet industry in Maffra 1896-1948 , pre-European occupation of the area, early European exploration and settlement of central Gippsland and the development of agriculture and agricultural products.
The society has an extensive collection of photographs held in the Maffra Public Library. The Maffra Public Library also holds the “Flo Pearce” document collection. Both of these collections are catalogued and may be viewed during normal library hours.

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Carol Kitchenn - President
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Officer South, VIC 3809 79.5 km

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

C/- PO Box 114, Tooradin 3980 79.82 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
25 Veterans Drive, Newhaven 83.46 km
14-16 Hobson Street Stratford Vic 3862 Australia 84.82 km
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J Richards
PO Box 211 Yarra Junction Vic 3797 Australia 87.97 km
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Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society
Cowes Cultural Centre, 89 Thompson Avenue, Cowes 3922 89.8 km

The Society collects and preserves documents, artefacts, memorablia and photos of historical interest relating to Phillip Island and District; maintains and staffs a museum open to the public; holds monthly meetings to which visitors are welcome.

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Pam Rothfield, Secretary
The Casey Complex 1/65 Berwick and Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne 3977 89.99 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
62 Menzies Road Menzies Creek VIC 3159 Australia 90.5 km
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Marian Matta
Corner of Marine Parade and Skinner Street, Hastings 93.7 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
C/- Monbulk Living & learning centre, 21 Main road Monbulk 3793 93.81 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
PO Box 363 Somerville VIC 3912 Australia 96.68 km
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Brenda Thornell
PO BOX 1160 UPWEY VIC 3158 Australia 97.79 km
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