East Loddon Historical Society Inc

Mitiamo, VIC 3573
Contact Name
John Davidson-President

Research centre for local families, minute books for clubs and associations, local newspapers. Preservation and recovery of local history of families, communities, organizations, schoole etc. within the boundaries of the old Shire of East Loddon.

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The Society operates a Museum which is open on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm, and Tuesdays 10 am to 4 pm. Collection and display of historical items of interest and documents, photos, family history.

Contact Name
Helen Stevens, Secretary
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2-10 Market Street, Lockington VIC 3563, Australia 27.86 km

Aims to conserve, promote and share the heritage of Lockington and district from pre-white settlement to present day.

Exterior view from across street looking at Living Heritage Complex buildings

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2A Cullen Street, Cohuna VIC, Australia 44.67 km

The Cohuna and District Historical Society was formed in April 1970, our Society has grown to become a treasured resource for the local community and historians alike.  All run by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, there are three main parts to our Society:

  • Archives Centre (the brick building)
  • Museum (the old Scots Church)
  • Trash and Treasure (the old Scots Hall)
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96-98 High Street, Rochester VIC, Australia 45.71 km

In 1986 the new Rochester Historical & Pioneer Society was established after amalgamating with the already existing Pioneer Society. The original land and the building known as the Common School built in 1874 was gifted to the Historical Society by Mrs. Ross. The building was classified “C” by the National Trust in 1972.

Our Volunteers can assist you with research into District Families History and our Museum Complex of four buildings is open to the public Open 9 – 12 noon Wednesday & Friday Or by Appointment

Rochester Historical and Pioneer Society is also a recognised Place of Deposit for documents and photographs.

Contact Name
John Foster, Secretary
PO Box 451 Echuca Vic 3564 Australia 46.6 km
Contact Name
Dot Hammond
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Godfrey Street, Boort 3537 46.7 km

Situated in the Old Court House built in 1890, the Boort Museum – Historical Society specialises in family histories with many photographs, and the preservation of historical documents and artifacts.

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624 Midland Highway, Huntly VIC 3551, Australia 51.37 km

Mainly a pictorial and documentary collection, some artefacts (machinery, small utensils). Second site, former Court House, 621 Midland Highway, original furniture, soldiers photos, MUIOOF Certificate and honor rolls.

Contact Name
Margaret Pitson- Treasurer
Old Courthouse, 91 Southey Street, Inglewood 3517 51.43 km

Collects and records local history of Inglewood district. Have several local history publications for sale. Research early district pioneers for a fee. Hold court re-enactments for tourists and locals by arrangement.

Contact Name
Murray Baud- Treasurer
Former Courthouse, Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk 56.21 km

Eaglehawk Heritage Society Inc was formed to preserve the history and heritage of the area. It provides a museum and research facilities within an historic Eaglehawk building.

Contact Name
Bev Hanson
26 High Street Wedderburn VIC 3518 Australia 60.01 km

Wedderburn is is located 225 km north west of Bendigo and within the Loddon Shire. We have over 33,000 digitised records in our database covering Wedderburn and surrounding towns within the shire. Our digital records include over 100 audio tapes of past presentations given by locals talking about their early years in the district. Selected records and documents can be copied to a USB memory stick for visitors to take away with them. Further digitizing will continue throughout 2020.

Contact Name
Alan Mulraney, secretary
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17 Museum Drive, Kerang VIC, Australia 60.08 km

The Kerang museum shows a social and agricultural history of the area. Excellent display of Koondrook tramway history.

Contact Name
Sandra Wesblade, Secretary
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The Society holds a culturally and historically significant collection of books, documents, photographs, artworks, textiles and objects. Many of the photographs and documents are irreplaceable.

Punt Road, Koondrook Victoria 3580, Australia 65.38 km

Collect, preserve and disseminate information and materials relating to the history of the district.

Colbinabbin VIC, Australia 65.5 km

The Colbinabbin & District Historical Society are always looking to add to our historical collection, and are interested in sharing any information, photos and history we have of our town.

PO Box 5243 Tarnagulla VIC 3551 Australia 71.61 km
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Tarnagulla & District History Group
C/- 411 Emily Jane Road Wyuna VIC 3620 Australia 72.92 km
Contact Name
Cathryn Pell
24 Part Street, Kyabram 3620 VIC Australia 74.15 km

Historical library, heritage cottage, farm items and research. Research Information, fundraising, and write articles for local paper.

Contact Name
Les Parkinson- Sectetary
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1 High Street, Charlton Victoria 3525 79.51 km

Established in 1973, we collect, preserve and share information, photos and items relevant to Charlton & the surrounding district.

Located in the former Mechanics Institute building (1882), the Charlton Golden Grains Museum showcases a diverse collection of over 3000 artefacts and photographs from Charlton’s early pioneer days through to today.

Gonn Avenue, Murrabit, Vic 3579 81.05 km

Meetings held 2nd Monday of each month (except July, Aug and Jan.) Number of district heritage tours conducted. Involved in heritage projects such as signage, booklets and brochures.

Contact Name
Narelle O'Donoghue, Secretary
High Street, Rushworth Vic. 3612 81.76 km

The Rushworth Historic Society is custodian of the Rushworth Museum, Rushworth, Whroo and district cemetery records, Chronicle Newspaper 1869 – 1977, 1987 – Waranga News

Contact Name
Joanne Pollard -Secretarysecretary
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