Chiltern Athenaeum Trust

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The present brick building was erected in 1866, replacing an earlier timber construction, and used as Council Chambers, Town Hall and Library/Reading Rooms. When the Library was relocated in 1970 many old books remained in the present building forming an interesting collection of Goldfields reading matter in the original setting. About this time the Chiltern Athenaeum Museum was formed by enthusiastic members of the public who operate the museum on a volunteer basis.

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44A Murray Street Rutherglen VIC 3685 17.13 km
Contact Name
Nyree Wiggins (Secretary)
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136 Main Street, Eldorado VIC 3746 19.24 km

The El Dorado Museum collection is sited in the original schoolhouse number 246 which opened in 1870. The school rooms and out-sheds house a large variety of items such as social and domestic purpose items.

Gold and tin mining relics from the Cock’s El Dorado Gold and Tin Dredge and Cock’s Pioneer sluicing are on display as well as information on various mines in the area with some photographic history of the mining from 1850 until 1950. Agricultural implements can be viewed in and around the big shed.

A Blacksmith’s shop has a fireplace, bellows, anvil, hammers and other tools, horseshoes as well as Kelly Gang replica forged armour. There are also woodworkers hand tools, saws, and mining implements. Genealogy is available from school records, cemetery records World War One records and some photos, lodge and church records, and mining records. The museum has war memorabilia ranging from helmets and medals to souvenirs and bayonets.

Children’s treasure hunt activities are available with some hands on items to try out as well. They can have a go at gold panning and keep any gold that they discover.

Contact Name
Sue Phillips, President

The Robert O’Hara Burke Memorial Museum is operated b y the Indigo Shire Council. An Athenaeum since 1857, original building, a museum since 1863. “Street of Shops” added in 1979.

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Anna Robbins
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21 High Street, Yackandandah Victoria 3749, Australia 27.34 km

The Collection held by the Yackandandah and District Historical Society is a large and comprehensive collection of the many stories of this district, held in photographs, images, objects, registers, documents, letters, textiles, digital forms and research material.

Description: Open museum, research, collection , publications, public programs.

Suburbs or towns: Yackandandah; Allans Flat; Staghorn Flat; Osbornes Flat

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Pam Noble
Milawa Vic Australia 35.14 km
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Milawa Heritage Group
PO Box 812 WANGARATTA Vic 3677 Australia 35.51 km
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132 Bonegilla Road, Bonegilla Victoria 35.95 km

Our aim is to collect and conserve items and information telling the story of the birth and growth of  Wodonga and environs for the benefit of the general public, and especially for future generations.  We welcome input and assistance from everybody.

Postal Address – PO Box 829, Wodonga, VIC 3689

29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford, Vic. 3737 46.96 km

Collection of locally significant artefacts & records, publication of community recollections and assistance with research.

Contact Name
John Taylor, President
PO Box 1 Glenrowan VIC 3675 Australia 47.19 km
0478 334 4020478 334 402
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David Ritchie
Greta Heritage Group & Greta Hansonville Hall Vic Australia 54.95 km
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Greta Heritage Group & Greta Hansonville Hall
PO Box 142 Yarrawonga Vic 3730 Australia 56.59 km
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Wendy Saunders
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151 Melbourne Street, Mulwala NSW, Australia 57.45 km

Description: Yarrawonga – Mulwala Historical Society is involved in all forms of research and preservation of local history. Visitors, coach tours and school groups welcome at the Pioneer Museum. The Museum preserves local and rural history to educate, entertain and provide enjoyment to visitors of all ages.

Group Bookings, please call: 0498 264 750

Admission:
Adults $7
School Students $2

Suburbs or towns: Yarrawonga; Mulwala, NSW; Burramine; Wilby; Telford; Bundalong; Bathumi; Boomahnoomoonah; Savernake, NSW; Tungamah

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3801 Omeo Highway eskdale, 3701 67.32 km
Contact Name
Kelli Hill ph. 0438725214.
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The Bright & District Historical Society has a research collection available at their Bright Railway Station museum. Local tours and special events.

 

Postal Address – PO Box 265, Bright, VIC 3741

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Benalla & District Historical Society Inc is active in both its aspects of operating a Museum specializing in costume, Kelly and local history, and the Research Rooms’ archival The Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum was founded in 1967 and is accredited through the Museum Accreditation Program (Vic). It is the only public costume museum of its kind in Victoria. It is managed entirely by volunteer members of Benalla Historical Society Inc. and is a splendid example of how the skills of an enthusiastic and talented group can produce excellence.The museum specializes in costumes and local history, including the Ned Kelly Story.

Postal Address – PO Box 201, Benalla VIC 3671

VIC Australia 78.15 km
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Victorian High Country Huts Association
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31 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty 82.36 km

The Kiewa Valley Historical Society began in 1965 when a group of like-minded people from all over the Kiewa Valley met with the idea of documenting and preserving the history of the valley.

As a result , the Kiewa Valley Historical Society Inc, (K.V.H.S) was formed and thus significant, both written and artefacts, were collected and saved for future generations.

Send us mail at P.O. Box 184  Mt Beauty VIC 3699 

50 Beek Street, Katamatite 83.1 km

Our aim is to collect items, machinery and memorabilia of our area for our mud brick museum and shed.

Contact Name
Lynda McPherson, Secretary
PO Box 44, Dookie VIC 85.28 km

Display at local Show; local history collection of memorabilia; marking old school sites, history board, etc. Currently there is no building available for display.

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J Batten - secretary
47-49 Punt Road, Cobram 89.8 km

The Cobram Historical Society holds its regular meeting at the Old School House Museum in Punt Road, Cobram, the first Wednesday of each month.

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