Community Resources
Local records, directories, and reference materials documenting the people, places, and institutions of the Arthurs Creek district.
NEW in 2020 – Nillumbik Heritage Guide
The Nillumbik Heritage Guide, first established in 2015, serves as a comprehensive digital repository for the historical sites, narratives, and cultural development of the Shire…
Yarra Plenty Regional Library
The Yarra Plenty Regional Library serves as a vital repository for the community, providing access to extensive collections and digital resources. Its archive contains a…
Yarra Plenty Local History
Since 2006, the Yarra Plenty Regional Library has maintained a dedicated resource for the preservation and exploration of community heritage within the Yarra Plenty district.…
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 vital repository for the preservation and promotion of the heritage of the Eltham region in Victoria. Through…
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 on Wikinorthia
Located in the Nillumbik district, the Ellis Cottage historical precinct serves as a significant site for the preservation of local heritage and community memory. Following…
Wikinorthia
Wikinorthia serves as a contemporary digital repository dedicated to the documentation and preservation of the cultural history and community narratives within the northern suburbs of…
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
Based at the historic Ellis Cottage within the Ellis Cottage Reserve in Diamond Creek, the Nillumbik Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation…
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
Established as a community-led initiative in the modern era, the Friends of Burnley Gardens serves to preserve and promote the historic Burnley Gardens through ongoing…
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…
Nillumbik Reconciliation Group
The Nillumbik Reconciliation Group operates as a volunteer-based, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering reconciliation with Australia’s Indigenous peoples within the Shire of Nillumbik. Established during…
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…