Lilydale & District Historical Society Inc.

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61 Castella Street, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
61 Castella Street Lilydale Victoria 3140 AU
Contact Name
Sue Thompson, President

Founded in 1971

We aim to collect, research, promote and publish the history of the people, places, events and developments of particularly Lilydale, Coldstream, Chirnside Park, Montrose,  Seville, Silvan, Yering, Gruyere, and Killara with a special focus on the life and family Dame Nellie Melba.

Image: Old Lilydale Court House, now home to  Lilydale & District Historical Society

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PO Box 312 Dingley Village VIC 3172 Australia 3.37 km
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Descendants of Convicts Group Victoria
Hardy House, 49 Birmingham Road Mt Evelyn 3796 3.84 km

Mount Evelyn History Group members are interested in the collection, preservation, research,writing and publication of all aspects of history relating to our town. We hold displays at local events and provide speakers and information on request. Our newsletter, Things past, is published monthly.
We hold committee meeting on the third Monday evening of each even- numbered months, in odd-numbered months we have gueat speakers on the forth Saturday afternoon. Meetings and events are held at the RSL Hall, Hardy House, 49 Birmingham Road, Mt Evelyn, unless otherwise advised. visitors are welcome at meeting and lectures.

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Paula Herlihy
Shop 2, The Terrace, Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark, Vic. 3138 5.14 km

Established to produce a book re 30 years of Festivals hold regular meetings, we house a Display at Shop 2, The Terrace, Mooroolbark.

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Marion Stott, President
PO Box 35 Wandin North VIC 3139 Australia 6.93 km
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Mary Tabacchiera
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71 Wellington Road, Wandin North VIC, Australia 7.21 km

Set in rolling orchard countryside, Mont De Lancye was built in 1882 as the home of the Sebire family. Mont De Lancey’s many attractions include Chapel/Gardens suitable for weddings; Museum; Monty’s Tearoom & much more.

Monty’s Tearoom: 0403 415 194

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Jill Sebire
Croydon, VIC 3136 7.82 km
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Geoff Arnott, President
Farndons Community Hall, Cnr Farndon & 42 Falls Rd, Mt Dandenong 3767 8.35 km

Interested in research and collection of local historical photographs, recollections, etc. With new premises, aiming for increased school and community participation.

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Wendy Britt - Secretary
dandenong ranges 8.86 km

Umbrella group for the historical societies of the Dandenong Ranges.

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Susan Heywood-Downard : President
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