Local Historical Societies
Collingwood Historical Society
East Melbourne Historical Society
Fitzroy History Society Inc
Hotham History Project
Richmond and Burnley Historical Society
Collingwood Historical Society
The Collingwood Historical Society is a local group which:
- Promotes conservation of Collingwood's heritage places
- Collects historical material relating Collingwood, Clifton Hill and Abbotsford,
- Records history in the form of photos, oral history audiocassettes, and publications,
- Promotes public awareness of local history,
- Organises events such as seminars, displays and history walks, and
- Carries out research.
The society welcomes new members and seeks historical material for donation or loan. For further information contact the Local History Librarian at Collingwood Library.
2005 Calendar and Membership Form
East Melbourne Historical Society
Secretary: Sylvia Black ph 9417-2037, email sylvia.black@bigpond.com
The Fitzroy History Society Inc
P.O.Box 180
Fitzroy 3065
The Fitzroy History Society comprises a group of people interested in Fitzroy's history. Throughout the year it holds monthly committee meetings and organises activities such as local walks, films, lectures, visits, tours and social events. It does not acquire or collect historical material or own its own premises. The Society has close links with City of Yarra Councilors and is active in matters regarding the built environment and in the preservation and protection of the historical aspects of Fitzroy. It has also been responsible for several publications. Membership is $10 per annum.
Latest newsletter.
Hotham History Project
We are a group of North and West Melbourne residents and friends who have decided to write, illustrate and publish a people's history of North and West Melbourne. We want to involve as many people as possible in the doing of the history, so we are looking for people who can write, research, interview, transcribe, illustrate, edit, type, desktop publish, organise, publicise and raise money. There will be plenty for many people to do and our aim is to make the compiling of this history a pleasure for all involved.
Richmond and Burnley Historical Society
c/- Richmond Library
415 Church Street
Richmond 3121
Phone: 9428-6231 (Sunday afternoons)
The Society comprises a group of people interested in the history of the Richmond and Burnley areas. They maintain their own local studies collection organised and run by volunteers. New members and/or information are welcome. Currently the collection is open Sunday afternoons.