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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9 LITTLETON AVE YINNAR VIC 3869 Australia 8.34 km
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Phil Williams
PO Box 1 Mirboo North VIC 3871 9.94 km
Secretary: Geraldine Bollard 0438 417 766Secretary: Geraldine Bollard 0438 417 766
Research Request: Sandra Rickards 0408 595 767.Research Request: Sandra Rickards 0408 595 767.

To preserve local history information for future generations.

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Secretary: Geraldine Bollard

Local history society dedicated to preserving and promoting interest in the history of Morwell and district.

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Bruce McMaster - president
30 Contingent street Trafalgar Vic 3824 Australia 21.57 km
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Jean Huffer

The Moe & District Historical Society maintain an extensive archive and museum of documents and memorabilia relating to the area. Specific displays cover various areas and aspects of the region’s history. Our newsletter “Coach News” is published quarterly.

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Bill Ringin, Secretary
12-16 Third Street Yallourn Vic 3825 Australia 25.82 km
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David Roberts
PO Box 697 TRARALGON VIC 3844 29.81 km
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Ian Cleator
10 McCartin Street Leongatha VIC 3984 Australia 29.82 km
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South Gippsland Historical Network
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10 McCartin St, Leongatha Victoria, Australia 29.82 km

Formed in 1964 to collect and preserve the history of the area, the society has a large collection of books, photographs, documents, other printed material, artefacts and family history information. Our home is the Mechanic’s Institute, Leongatha, where we store our collection and present our bi-annual exhibitions.

Suburbs or towns: Leongatha; Gippsland; South Gippsland

Opening times Thursday and Friday 12 to 4 pm or at request

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Lyn Skillern, Secretary

Foster historical interest and knowledge in Foster & District; collect, preserve, catalogue and exhibit historical collection in a Museum at Foster; conduct research and publish historical material.

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Mrs Kerry Corcovan - Secretary
PO Box 310 Warragul VIC 3820 Australia 38.26 km
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Malcolm Dickson
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The society meets on the first Thursday of the month with a guest speaker. The society are usually open each Tuesday from 1.30 – 4 p.m. for people to drop in. There is a wonderful photograph collection as well as books, cemetery records, manuscripts, maps, newspapers and memorabilia.

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Rosemary Denis, Secretary
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Opening times 10am – 3pm Wednesday, 11am -3pm during Winter or by appointment

The Society has many items of historical interest, an extensive archive of local district history, ephemera and other memorabilia covering the Old Alberton Shire.

The Yarram & District Historical Society has a long and disinquished history. First formed in May 1911, it was the first sub-history centre of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria to be formed in Victoria.

Under the leadership of Rev. George Cox this group flourished until Rev. Cox in 1915 enlisted and went to serve in the war,the group then closed. The Society was reformed in 1964.

Postal Address – PO Box 213, Yarram 3971

136 Princes Way Drouin 3818 45.5 km

Public displays, school visits, annual festival display and guest speaking

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Rosemary Blackley- Secretary
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1A Pinnacle Drive, Rawson VIC 3825, Australia 48.89 km

The Erica & District Historical Society Inc, is a non-profit community-based organisation formed in 2014. Our aim is to promote a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the historical, cultural and environmental heritage of Erica; including, but not limited to the towns and settlements of her districts; namely Moondarra, Rawson, Parkers Corner, Coppers Creek, Jubilee, Jacobs Creek, Caringal, Gould and Tyers Junction.

New members Welcome

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Wendy Baillie, Secretary
LOT 42A Main Street Walhalla Vic 3825 Australia 51.66 km
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Walhalla Heritage & Development League Inc
1-3 Cansick Street, Rosedale 3847 52.15 km

Rosedale and district heritage preservation, collection committee, cataloguing, restoration. Memorial Rose Garden – Early Settlers

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Trevor Graham - Secretary
Inverloch Historical Society Logo
15 Bolding Place, Inverloch, VIC, Australia 54.63 km

Inverloch Historical Society is a meeting group of about 50 members who come together for fellowship to listen to speakers on matters historical and twice a year (May and September) visit places of historical and common interest. We conduct Historical Town Walks (Christmas) and sell 20 books on local and family history. Two bus trips per year for members.

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Rosemary Hutchinson - Treasurer
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38 Main Street Bunyip, VIC 3815 57.15 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 78 Noojee VIC 3833 Australia 60.29 km
Contact Name
William Langoor
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