Maryborough Midlands Historical Society Inc

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3 Palmerston Street, Maryborough

Worsley Cottage Museum, an 1894 stone cottage, is the home of the society. The collection includes domestic items and artefacts from the era, outdoor displays and a cottage garden. There is also an 1840 slab and daub pioneer hut with wooden shingle roof. Research facilities are also available.

Postal Address – PO Box 265 Maryborough 3465

Hours: Tues/Thurs 10am-12noon & Sun 2pm -4pm

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Landsborough VIC, Australia 53.22 km

The Society aims to collect, restore and maintain the memorabilia and records of the old gold mining town of Landsborough, founded in 1862 and named in honour of William Landsborough the explorer, the township still contains many reminders of its busy past. These include the 1862 lock-up, the 1901 Mounted Police stables, and a 130 year old school, all of which are cared for by the Historical Group.

Old Courthouse, 91 Southey Street, Inglewood 3517 54.35 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.

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Murray Baud- Treasurer
124 High Street Taradale VIC 3447 Australia 55.68 km
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Ivan Murray
39 High Street, Navarre, Vic. 3384 57.3 km

To develop collections of items and articles of significance to Navarre and genelogies of people.

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Joan Austerberry
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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 58.21 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

 

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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.

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Ballarat Research Hub at the Eureka Centre, 102 Stawell Street, South Ballarat 59.1 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

Former Courthouse, Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk 59.11 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
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Gold Museum, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, Vic 59.86 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.

Sovereign Hill Post Office Ballarat VIC 3350 Australia 59.9 km
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M Smith
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71 Mollison Street, Malmsbury VIC, Australia 60.02 km

Formed in 1987, the society aims to preserve and promote the history and heritage of Malmsbury and surrounding districts.

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Susan Walter, President
65 Racecourse Road Haddon VIC 3351 Australia 60.34 km
Contact Name
Bonnie Chew
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439 Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant Ballarat, VIC 3350, Australia 60.37 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.

Leigh VIC 3352 Australia 60.81 km
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Leigh Historical Society
43 Albion Street Sebastopol Vic 3356 Australia 61.82 km
Contact Name
Neil Wright
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Bungaree VIC 3352 63.39 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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3-5 Camp Street, Trentham VIC 3458, Australia 63.9 km

Trentham Historical Society works to preserve, and make available to the public, the history of the township of Trentham and the surrounding district including the settlements of Little Hampton, East Trentham, Spring Hill, Fern Hill and Tylden. The society publishes a quarterly newsletter and booklets from time to time and also holds an annual exhibition.

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Secretary - Vicki Steggall
PO Box 75 St Arnaud Vic 3478 Australia 63.97 km
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Margaret Fyffe
C/- Snake Valley Post Office Snake Valley VIC 3351 Australia 64.25 km
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Noella Young
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