Winchelsea & District Historical Society

28 Hesse St Winchelsea VIC 3241 Australia
28 Hesse Street Winchelsea Victoria 3241 AU
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PO Box 384 Lara VIC 3212 Australia 45.06 km
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Matthew Van Ingen
PO Box 382 Ocean Grove VIC 3226 Australia 46.81 km
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First Fleet Fellowship Victoria
2861 Colac-Ballarat Road Dereel VIC 3352 Australia 50.91 km
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Dereel History Group
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11 High St, Drysdale Victoria 3222, Australia 51.36 km

The Bellarine Historical Society’s aim is to preserve the history of the Bellarine. Over the years a dedicated team of volunteers has created a unique research centre that contains rate books, church records, and family histories. It also has a small museum which contains items of local significance. Many photos and personal records provide an insight into a world we have lost.

Postal Address – PO Box 53, Drysdale VIC 3222

Rothwell Road, Little River 54.12 km

The Little River Historical Society Inc was formed in 2003 with the objective of collecting, preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Little River area. The Society is presently establishing a collection of historical documents and images, which will in future be available to the community for viewing and research. Regular events, displays , and open days are planned.

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Les Sanderson, President
49 Hesse Street, Queenscliff 3225 58.77 km

Queenscliffe Historical Museum is located in the main street in Queenscliff, open 2-4 daily. Collections include 8000 photographs, significant documents, textiles and clothing. Family history and buildings research available.

A  limited museum is temporarily located at 18 Hesse Street until early 2022 when the construction of the new museum is expected to be finished.

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Stephen Lee, President
Wharf St, Queenscliff 3225 59.22 km
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6347 Midland Hwy, Buninyong VIC, Australia 60.98 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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6250 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay VIC 3233, Australia 61.17 km

Apollo Bay and District Historical Society operates the Old Cable Station Museum at 6250 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay,  The collection includes a photograph collection, family history collection and local archives.

Opening hours: Saturday,  2-5 pm. Sunday, 10am-1pm. Or email for mid week appointments for Museum visits or research.

Profile photo is of the Apollo Bay Museum, located in the old Telegraph Cable Station, Apollo Bay.

Cape Clear VIC, Australia 63.24 km

Photos, maps, documents, information, all aspects of life in the gold fields and farming areas surrounding Cape Clear & District Historical Society.

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827 Melbourne Road, Sorrento Vic 3943 66.14 km

The Nepean Historical Society Inc. was formed in 1965 and established its Museum in the Mechanics’ Institute, Sorrento. The building (classified by the National Trust) was built of local limestone in 1876/77. A multi-purpose Heritage Gallery, including multimedia and lecture facilities, was added in 1994.
Museum and various guided tours are available.

The Society is incorporated as a non-profit organisation and is operated entirely by volunteers, many with professional expertise. There are no paid staff. Members are encouraged to take an interest in the various activities and tasks required in an active organisation. Membership is currently around 300.

5050 Colac -Ballarat Road, Cambrian Hill 3352 67.33 km

Local and family historuies, display of family photos and antiques.

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Mrs Phyl Lloyd, President
Leggett's Way, Sorrento 68.48 km

History and environment of first British settlement in Victoria 1803.

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Richard Cotter- President
PO Box 118 Werribee PO Box 118 3030 Australia 70.32 km
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LANCE PRITCHARD
PO Box 1092 Werribee Vic 3030 Australia 70.32 km
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Capt Allan Stirling JP
59 Loyola Rd Werribee VIC 3030 Australia 70.36 km
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Werribee Family History Group
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c/o POST OFFICE SMYTHESDALE VIC 3351 Australia 71.6 km
The Woady Yaloak Historical Society was formed in 1985.  The society researches the area of the former Woady Yaloak goldfields. We seek to document and preserve the history of the Woady Yaloak Goldfields by the acquisition and presentation of documentation
The general area of interest to the society is the area surrounding the mining district of the Woady Yaloak Creek from Haddon to the Devil’s Kitchen. Settlements in the district included Bunker’s Hill, Sago Hill, Smythe’s Creek, Haddon, Nintingbool, Ross Creek, Smythesdale, Canico, Brown’s Diggings, Scarsdale, Black Hill, Newtown, Brownsvale, Golden Lake, Italian Gully, Staffordshire Reef, Grand Trunk, Happy Valley and Lucky Woman’s
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71 Sussex Street, Linton VIC, Australia 72.24 km

The Society holdings include over 3,000 photographs, cemetery, school, church and Shire of Grenville records, Grenville Standard newspapers. The Society forms the Committee of Management for the 1874 Linton Library/Mechanics Institute.

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Dr Jill Wheeler
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Bungaree VIC 3352 72.84 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.

43 Albion Street Sebastopol Vic 3356 Australia 73.07 km
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Neil Wright
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