Community Resources
Local records, directories, and reference materials documenting the people, places, and institutions of the Arthurs Creek district.
2020 Nillumbik Heritage Guide
The Nillumbik Heritage Guide is a multi-layered digital resource documenting the cultural and historical sites of the Shire of Nillumbik. First released in 2015 and…
Yarra Plenty Regional Library
The Yarra Plenty Regional Library serves as a significant repository for the historical records of the Banyule, Nillumbik, and Whittlesea regions. It maintains extensive local…
Yarra Plenty Local History
Managed by librarian Liz Pidgeon at the Yarra Plenty Regional Library, this digital initiative sought to document local and family history within the community from…
Fay Thomas Collection by Yarra Plenty Regional Library
The Fay Thomas collection documents the multi-generational experiences of the Thomas family and their contemporaries within the City of Whittlesea district. Encompassing a diverse array…
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute at a Glance
Constructed in 1887, the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute has served as a focal point for community activity in the Arthurs Creek district since the late…
Shire of Nillumbik Local Historical Societies
The Shire of Nillumbik is supported by eleven dedicated local historical societies that serve to document and preserve the diverse heritage of the district’s various…
Eltham District Historical Society
The Eltham District Historical Society serves as a central repository for the preservation and dissemination of local history within the Eltham district of Victoria. The…
Victorian Collections Eltham District Historical Society
The Eltham District Historical Society maintains an extensive repository of archival records documenting the social and administrative evolution of the Eltham district. This digital collection…
Ellis Cottage Historical Precinct by Nillumbik Historical Society
The Nillumbik Historical Society was established in 1973, with its foundational meeting convened at the site now known as Ellis Cottage. This historic location has…
Trove
Trove serves as a comprehensive digital repository maintained by the National Library of Australia, providing researchers and the public with centralized access to a vast…
Victorian Collections
Victorian Collections serves as a comprehensive digital repository for over 100,000 cultural artifacts and historical records maintained by community organizations throughout the state. This portal…
Nillumbik Historical Society
The Nillumbik Historical Society is situated within the historic Ellis Cottage on the Ellis Cottage Reserve in Diamond Creek, Victoria. The society maintains an extensive…
Heidelberg Historical Society
The Heidelberg Historical Society serves as a central repository for the preservation and study of the local history of Heidelberg and its surrounding districts. By…
Nillumbik Heritage Guide 2020 and 2015
The Nillumbik Heritage Guide project, initiated in 2015 with support from the Public Records Office Victoria, documents the diverse historical sites across the Nillumbik Shire.…
The Andrew Ross Museum
Located within a former schoolhouse in the Shire of Nillumbik, the Andrew Ross Museum serves as a vital repository for the history of Kangaroo Ground.…
Friends of Burnley Gardens
The Friends of Burnley Gardens serves as a support body dedicated to the preservation and public promotion of the historic Burnley Gardens. The organization facilitates…
Museums Victoria Collections
The Museums Victoria wax fruit collection comprises over 1800 detailed botanical models, representing the intersection of artistic craftsmanship and agricultural display from 1873 to 1960.…
Australian Garden History Society
The Australian Garden History Society serves as a leading advocate for the preservation and scholarly investigation of cultural landscapes across the nation. Through its commitment…
Royal Historical Society of Victoria
The Royal Historical Society of Victoria serves as a vital repository for researchers investigating the social and genealogical fabric of the state. Its extensive archives…
Public Records Office Victoria
The Public Records Office Victoria serves as the primary repository for the state government, preserving an extensive collection of administrative and historical documentation spanning from…
State Library Victoria
Established as a vital cultural and intellectual resource, the State Library Victoria serves as a central repository for the heritage and knowledge of the Victorian…
Friends of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park
The Friends of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park is a volunteer organization dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Tower…
First Nations Friday
As part of an ongoing commitment to reconciliation, David Kerrigan contributes regular historical essays and digital content regarding First Nations people within the Arthurs Creek…
Jacinta Crealy, Author
The author Jacinta Crealy chronicles the life of her great-great-great-grandfather Robert Whatmough, a pioneering horticulturalist who migrated from England to Melbourne in 1841. Settling in…
Whittlesea History Society
The Whittlesea History Society serves as a repository for historical records and artefacts pertaining to the City of Whittlesea and its surrounding districts. The society…