community life
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.…
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 Melbourne Book written by Clive Turnbull ; drawings by Kenneth Jack
Published in 1948, The Melbourne Book offers a post-war reflection on the social and architectural character of the Victorian capital. Written by journalist Clive Turnbull…
Pioneers and Painters: One hundred years of Eltham and Its Shire by Alan Marshall
Published in 1971, Alan Marshall’s seminal work chronicles the development of the Shire of Eltham from its colonial origins through the mid-twentieth century. The text…
Arthurs Creek Cemetery: a History (Revised Edition) by Lindsay Mann
Established as a focal point for the Arthurs Creek district, the local cemetery serves as a vital record of the social and religious development of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…