Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association Inc

PO Box 25, Derrinallum VIC
64 Main Street Derrinallum Victoria 3325 AU
Contact Name
Avon Buchholz

Local records, visiting local sites of interest & significance.

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439 Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant Ballarat, VIC 3350, Australia 69.43 km

This Observatory, situated at Mount Pleasant in Ballarat, was established on the initiative and with the financial support of James Oddie, and was formally opened to the public in 1886. When Oddie presented the Observatory to the people of Ballarat, it became the first municipal observatory in Australia.

Opening Hours for Observatory – See Booking and Events times. All programs require a prior booking.

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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 69.93 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

 

Sovereign Hill Post Office Ballarat VIC 3350 Australia 70 km
Contact Name
M Smith
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Gold Museum, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Vic 70.19 km

The Ballarat Historical Society’s collection is housed in the Gold Museum, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat. It includes over 25,000 photographs, early Trade & Street Directories, the Register of Inmates for the Ballarat Benevolent Society and objects.

The collection can be searched online via the Society’s website or accessed by appointment Mon – Friday, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Phone 5337 1107 to make an appointment.

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6347 Midland Hwy, Buninyong VIC, Australia 71.75 km

The Society promotes the study, collection and preservation of the history, heritage and environment of Buninyong and the surrounding district.

Image: ‘Buninyong Town Hall, home of the Buninyong and District Historical Society’.

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Ballarat Research Hub at the Eureka Centre, 102 Stawell Street, South Ballarat 72.28 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

325 High St, Learmonth 3352 VIC Australia 72.78 km

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

Contact Name
Lois Spenceley- , Secretary
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Woolsthorpe, VIC 3276 74.14 km
WDHS can conduct research of family names & infrastructure

We can do research for you about your family and what they left behind.

School Registers, Cemetery Names, Homesteads and Geographical Maps.

For any enquires please contact: Glenyce McDowell,  glen.ian@bigpond.com.au

 

28 Hesse St Winchelsea VIC 3241 Australia 74.72 km
Contact Name
Winchelsea & District Historical Society
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71 High St, Inverleigh VIC 3321, Australia 74.78 km

Collecting and collating paper records and oral histories for Inverleigh and surrounding districts.

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We meet at the Inverleigh Public Hall & Mechanics Institute on the Fourth Wednesday of each month from  2-4pm,  February to November.

Suburbs or towns: Inverleigh; Murgheboluc; Shelford; Teesdale; Doreq; Hesse

Contact Name
Liz McDonald
31 Staughton Street Meredith Vic 3333 Australia 75.8 km
Contact Name
Kerrie Kruger
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Bungaree VIC 3352 76.01 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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47 Grant Street, Forrest VIC, Australia 76.8 km

The Forrest and District Historical Society is committed to researching and maintaining the history of the township and district.

Established officially in 2006, the Forrest and District Historical Society has been meeting regularly.  Events are routinely held where experts present on specific topics, or where the group are further exploring the history of the region.  The society has an immense library of books, photos, agricultural machinery and various other items that are stored for preservation and information sharing purposes.  Newsletters are sent out, and can be found at the Forrest General Store along with some books for sale.

Lord Street, Port Campbell, VIC 3269 77.19 km

Local history society and museum and shop open daily in summer and four days during the rest of the year.

Contact Name
Peter Younis
Leigh VIC 3352 Australia 77.94 km
Contact Name
Leigh Historical Society
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48 Queen Street, Ararat VIC 3377, Australia 77.97 km

The society is interested in local history which is on display in Langi Morgala Museum which includes mining, railways, church, council business, home life, sport, armed services, transport and agriculture.

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PO Box 731 Warrnambool VIC 3280 Australia 78.04 km
The Warrnambool & District Historical Society (WDHS) was founded in 1966 with the object of gathering information and items of local historical significance and preserving them for the enjoyment of future generations.
The Society studies the history of Warrnambool and interprets that in the form of exhibitions, publications, guided tours and public presentations in order to foster a greater understanding of the people and historical processes which have shaped our community.
History House is an approved Public Record Office of Victoria Place of Deposit (POD) for local historical items.
Members are on hand to assist with historical enquiries and remote research queries can be undertaken by our research team. These services incur moderate fees based on an hourly rate.
Photographs from our collection and a variety of books and booklets on local history are available for purchase.
PO Box 731 WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280 Australia 78.7 km
Contact Name
Ray Welsford (President)
Old Courthouse, 33 Martin St, Penshurst 3289 82.15 km

Collect items related to Penshurst’s history, and research family history queries.

Contact Name
Dr. Joy Doherty Secretary
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