Leongatha and District Historical Society Inc.

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10 McCartin St, Leongatha Victoria, Australia
10 McCartin Street Leongatha Victoria 3953 AU
Contact Name
Lyn Skillern, Secretary

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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PO Box 697 TRARALGON VIC 3844 58.56 km
Contact Name
Ian Cleator
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Officer South, VIC 3809 61.23 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

Cowes Cultural Centre, 89 Thompson Avenue, Cowes 3922 61.53 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.

Contact Name
Pam Rothfield, 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

PO Box 78 Noojee VIC 3833 Australia 66.12 km
Contact Name
William Langoor
Corner of Marine Parade and Skinner Street, Hastings 67.9 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
The Casey Complex 1/65 Berwick and Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne 3977 69.67 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.

Contact Name
Eileen Durdin - Secretary
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1A Pinnacle Drive, Rawson VIC 3825, Australia 70.08 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

Contact Name
Wendy Baillie, Secretary
3041 Frankston - Flinders Road, Balnarring VIC 3926, Australia 72.31 km

Collection: Comprises of local historical records, photographs and memorabilia from Balnarring and surrounding district

Services/Activities: Research; copying; meetings; publications; cataloguing; public displays

Open: By appointment

Postal Address: PO Box 183, Balnarring VIC 3926

PO Box 363 Somerville VIC 3912 Australia 72.58 km
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Brenda Thornell
LOT 42A Main Street Walhalla Vic 3825 Australia 74.04 km
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Walhalla Heritage & Development League Inc
62 Menzies Road Menzies Creek VIC 3159 Australia 77.17 km
Contact Name
Marian Matta
Ballam Park Homestead, Cranbourne Road, Frankston 77.42 km

Frankston Historical Society Inc is a non profit organisation, formed in 1961. Established to preserve the history of the local area, our base is Ballam Park Homestead, Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. Open each Sunday 1-4, except the 5th Sunday when 5 in a month, or by appointment. Phone 9789 5529

Contact Name
Glenda Viner- President
Byrnes Road, Shoreham 3916 78.51 km

The Society aims to preserve and record the official history of the district enriched with the stories of the local pioneers and families’ stories.

Contact Name
Neville Wale - President
2 NORMAN AVENUE FRANKSTON SOUTH VIC 3199 Australia 81.2 km
Contact Name
HEATHER ARNOLD
C/- Monbulk Living & learning centre, 21 Main road Monbulk 3793 81.56 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.

Contact Name
Jill A'Vard- President
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PO Box 2047 Seaford Vic 3198 Australia 81.6 km

The Bomber Command Commemorative Association (Victoria) exists to ensure, in perpetuity, the continuance of the memory of those Australians, and particularly the Victorians, who served in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.

1-3 Cansick Street, Rosedale 3847 81.75 km

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

Contact Name
Trevor Graham - Secretary
PO Box 1030, Kunyung, Victoria. 3930 81.98 km
PO Box 211 Yarra Junction Vic 3797 Australia 82.53 km
Contact Name
Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society
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