South Eastern Historical Association Inc.

Getting to Know your Family History - Military Records with a focus on WW2
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Getting to know your Family History: a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month, 2024. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
Venue: Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Museum, 85 Princes Highway, Pakenham (enter via Service Road at James Street).
Talks run from 11.00am to 12 noon.
Our last talk for 2024 –
November 21 ~ Military Records with a focus on World War Two
Gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. More information – Jane 0412 084 671 or Heather 0407 521 637

SEHA General Meeting
2024-11-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Mallow House Museum, 325 Rossiter Road, cr Henry Street, Koo-Wee-Rup, Victoria, 3981, Australia
The SEHA general meeting will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Mallow House, the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society Museum, 325 Rossiter Road (corner Henry Street) Koo Wee Rup at 1.30pm. Parking available at rear of Museum.
We will be having lunch beforehand – venue to be announced.
More information – Heather Arnold southeasternhistorical@gmail.com

Seniors Festival events at Wonthaggi
2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society – Seniors Festival events – History is Alive & Well at Wonthaggi.
Presenting a range of subjects relating to local history and artefacts, a demonstration of the society’s archival work and time to view our expanded museum display areas with the recently glassed in platform area. Finishing with refreshments and time for a chat.
Three identical sessions are to be held:
Tuesday, October 22 from 10.00am to 11.30am
Friday, October 25 from 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Tuesday, October 29 from 10.00am to 11.30pm
Venue: Wonthaggi & District Historical Society Museum, the old Railway Station, Murray Street.
RSVP essential – To assist with catering and to ensuring everyone has a seat please email session details and numbers attending to: admin@wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au

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Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery tour - Where history rests
2024-10-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Road, Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192, Australia
Join the Friend of Cheltenham Regional Cemeteries Group on this interesting and informative tour at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, and hear the fascinating tales of some of those who rest at this beautiful cemetery. A selection which includes the diverse stories of those involved in activities which played a vital role in the growth of not only the district, but in some instances, Victoria itself.
When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1.30pm. Meet just inside the gate at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Charman Road, Cheltenham.
Cost: $12 Members, $15 Non-members. Refreshments Provided. Bookings Required: info@focrc.org or call 9497 1318
The tour will happen come rain, hail or shine, so come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.

Mornington Cemetery Walk
2024-10-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Mornington Cemetery, 40 Craigie Road, Mt Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Join the Mornington & District Historical Society for a tour of the Mornington Cemetery. Meet at Office, Craigie Road, Mount Martha.
When: October 27, 2024 at 1.15am for 1.30pm. Cost $10.00.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for day. About hour and half, of highly informative and often funny commentary. Afternoon tea follows.

Emerald Cemetery Walk
2024-10-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Emerald cemetery, 180 Macclesfield Road, Avonsleigh, 3782, Australia
Join the Narre Warren & District Family History Group on a ninety minute walk at the Emerald Cemetery as they share stories
of people from the Casey Cardinia area remembered here. They include a young man shot by his best friend, a pioneer in vitamin C
research, a great humanitarian involved in starting Amnesty International Australia, a nurse who set up a Bush Nursing Centre, and
a policeman who arrested a dead man. The Emerald Cemetery was established in 1883.
Light refreshments included at the end of the walk and a book of those remembered in our stories will be available for purchase.
When: Sunday, October 27 2024, 10.00 am. Where: Emerald Cemetery, 180 Macclesfield Road, Avonsleigh.
Cost: $10 paid on the day. Bookings: Email: cemetery.tours@nwfhg.org.au OR treasurer@nwfhg.org.au OR 0412 084 671 (Jane)

Phillip Island Historical Society - Heritage Snapshots A Festival of 15-Minute Snapshots
2024-10-25 10:00 - 12:30 | Phillip Island Library, 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Victoria, 3922, Australia
Join Phillip Island & District Historical Society in celebrating History Month for a series of captivating 15-minute stories that bring our local history to life!
Immerse yourself in engaging tales, each enhanced by a visual presentation of intriguing images. These short, dynamic talks will transport you to different eras and showcase the rich tapestry of our island heritage.
Subjects –
Farming and Family: Anne’s Island Journey – Anne Davie
Fox Tales – Russell Cleeland
From Vision to Reality: The Vietnam Veterans Museum – Phil Dressing
Threads of Time, A Wedding at St. John’s – Elly Berryman
History Delivered: Phillip Island’s Postal Journey – Bruce Procter
Whispers from the past: Stories Beneath the Island’s Graves – Pam Rothfield
A Letter from the Top: Gratitude from the Prime Minister – Doug Waugh
Brushstrokes of Nature: The Art and Legacy of Euphemia Henderson – Maureen Matthews
Whispers of Ventnor’s Ghost – Julie Box
When: Friday, October 25, 2024 10:00am – 12:30pm. Where: Phillip Island Library. Free, but Bookings essential https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/heritage-snapshots-phillip-island-library-tickets-1027607440517

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Dandenong Historical Society AGM
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Benga House, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
Dandenong & District Historical Society Annual General Meeting will be followed by a presentation from guest speaker Rebecca Nassau. Rebecca is the Business Development Manager for VEOLIA and will talk about waste management. Learn about what happens to household and commercial waste, and future developments to reduce what ends up in landfill.
The activities will conclude with a delicious afternoon tea and a chance to wander around the beautiful Benga garden. Members and friends are most welcome.
When: Sunday, October 20 2024 at 2.00pm. Venue: Benga, 66 McCrae Street Dandenong.

Getting to Know your Family History - Crime and Punishment
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Getting to know your Family History: a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month, 2024. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
Venue: Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Museum, 85 Princes Highway, Pakenham (enter via Service Road at James Street).
Talks run from 11.00am to 12 noon.
Programme-
October 17 ~ Crime and Punishment
November 21 ~ Military Records with a focus on World War Two
Gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. More information – Jane 0412 084 671 or Heather 0407 521 637

NW&DFHG meeting - Early Aboriginal involvement in Victoria’s military forces
2024-10-16 19:30 - 21:00 | 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Narre Warren & District Family History Group meeting – Early Aboriginal involvement in Victoria’s military forces
Guest Speaker Peter Bakker will share the latest information on what is now known about early Aboriginal involvement in Australia’s military forces, with specific examples from Victoria’s Aboriginal communities. He will touch on the treatment of Aboriginals at the time, their reasons for enlisting, the results of their service and how their contributions are being recognised today. Peter will be happy to answer any questions and would be delighted if you have any information/experiences related to the talk topic to share with him. Some of his self-published booklets are available to purchase.
When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7.30 pm. Where: 110 High Street, Berwick (behind the Berwick Neighbourhood House and the Berwick Masonic Lodge)
Entry fee is $5 to cover expenses for afternoon tea, speakers, and other meeting operating costs.

Hastings Western Port Historical Society Morning Coffee
2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Hastings Museum, Cr Marine Parade and Skinner Street, Hastings, Victoria, 3915, Australia
Hastings Western Port Historical Society invite you to morning coffee and to hear Peter McCullough talk about Whatever happened to Dr Rohner – the mysterious disappearance of Hasting’s Doctor.
Where: Hastings Museum, cnr Marine Parade and Skinner Street, Hastings. When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – morning tea at 10.00am, talk starts at 10.30am.
Entrance Fee Members $5, Non-Members $7. Small door prize – Lucky Dip Raffle.
Bookings: Limited seating so book early – please phone Lynda on 59 774 478 or Di on 0490 132 011 or by email: info@hastingsmuseum.org.au

Brighton Cemetery Tour - Interesting Local Residents
2024-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Brighton General Cemetery, Cr North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South, Victoria, 3162, Australia
Brighton Cemetorians Tour – A Thumbnail Sketch of Interesting Backgrounds of Some Local Residents c.1820 -1939. On this walk you will meet a Western District land owner, politician, engineer; the daughter of wealthy hotelier, Henry Figsby Young (Young and Jacksons) who married and widowed twice into wealthy families and more.
Where: Brighton General cemetery, corner North and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield South. Meet at the top gate on Hawthorn Road.
When: October 13, 2024 at 2.00pm. Cost: $15 per person Booking is essential – Lois on 9558 4248.
https://www.brightoncemetorians.org.au/

Leslie Moorhead Lecture
2024-10-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Road, Mornington, Victoria, 3931, Australia
Mornington and District Historical Society presents the Leslie Moorhead Lecture and 60th anniversary luncheon.
When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 12 noon. Where: Tallis Room, Mornington Golf Club.
Guest speaker will be Chris Crewther, Mornington MP. His talk is on modern Slavery.
When Chris was a Commonwealth Parliamentarian, he was the chair of the committee investigating Slavery
Cost $35.00 – a two course meal with a piece of our birthday cake served as dessert. Drinks at bar prices.
Bookings are essential – email: kaedlowe@gmail.com. Full payment required by Monday, September 30.
Bank details for direct payment: Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 A/c No. 162 405 427 and your name please.

Philip Island Historical Society - Barney Meyer - Bringing History to Life
2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Cowes RSL, 225 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Victoria, 3922, Australia
Philip Island & District Historical Society meeting. Guest speaker is historian and photographer Barney Meyer – Bringing History to Life. Barney will take you on a captivating journey through Hidden Melbourne with his panoramic time-travel presentation. This is a rare opportunity to explore the hidden gems of Melbourne’s past in a way you’ve never seen before. https://www.hiddenmelbourne.com.au/
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1.00pm. Where: Cowes RSL, 225-243 Thompson Avenue, Cowes. You are invited to lunch before hand (own cost) at 12 noon. RSVP to Judy Gittus to reserve your spot: j.gittus43@gmail.com

NW&DFHG General meeting - Hidden gems in Family Search - New things and old things you might be missing
2024-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Narre Warren & District Family History Group meeting – Hidden gems in Family Search – New things and old things you might be missing. It’s not just about trees and index searching on Family Search. There is so much more that you can access if you know where to look. And even more is coming!
Guest speaker Jan Whitaker has been doing family history for about 10 years, focusing mostly on her American and European heritage. She co-leads the U3A Genealogy class in Fiddler’s Green. Jan can trace her American ancestors back to 1677 when a many x great grandfather arrived in Maryland as an indentured servant. In addition, she has discovered ancestors across Germany, Hungary and Holland through various record collections in those countries and languages. She has dug into the paid systems, but her main source of data is the Family Search data collection.
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2.00pm. Where: 110 High Street, Berwick (behind the Berwick Neighbourhood House and the Berwick Masonic Lodge)
Entry fee is $5 to cover expenses for afternoon tea, speakers, and other meeting operating costs.

Getting to Know your Family History - Convicts and Exiles
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Getting to know your Family History: a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month, 2024. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
Venue: Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Museum, 85 Princes Highway, Pakenham (enter via Service Road at James Street).
Talks run from 11.00am to 12 noon.
Programme-
September 19 ~ Convicts and Exiles
October 17 ~ Crime and Punishment
November 21 ~ Military Records with a focus on World War Two
Gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. More information – Jane 0412 084 671 or Heather 0407 521 637

Bass Valley Historical Society meeting
2024-09-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Corinella Community Centre, 48 Symthe Street, Corinella, Victoria, 3984, Australia
Bass Valley Historical Society meeting will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 2.00pm. Speaker “The Yellow Peril” a motor journey through Gippsland land in 1923
Venue: Corinella Community Centre, 48 Smythe Street, Corinella. More details to follow

SEHA AGM and General Meeting
2024-08-25 13:30 - 16:00 | 110 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
The SEHA Annual General Meeting and General Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 1.30pm at the Narre Warren & District Family History Group rooms, 110 High Street, Berwick.
It’s a bit tricky to find the rooms – which is a cream brick building, set back from the road and next to the Berwick Neighbourhood Centre and behind the Masonic Hall and the old Church of Christ. There is parking. How to find it: The NWDFHG rooms are near the roundabout at the top of High Street in Berwick. If coming from the west (Melbourne), do a u-turn on the roundabout, then take the first and only driveway on the left hand side (between the Masonic Hall and the old Church of Christ). If coming from the east the driveway is signposted ‘Berwick Neighbourhood Centre’, if you miss that, the next driveway is an exit and then the next driveway you can use is the one between the old Church of Christ and the Masonic Hall.
Lunch (optional) – BYO lunch, from 12 noon at the NWDFHG rooms, 110 High Street, Berwick. Tea and coffee provided, there is a microwave, some cutlery and crockery, but consider bringing all you need. Afternoon tea will be provided after the meeting
Guest Speaker – Kavita Peterson, Project Officer, Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria.
More information – Heather Arnold southeasternhistorical@gmail.com

Getting to Know your Family History - Women in your family tree
2024-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Getting to know your Family History: a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month, 2024. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
Venue: Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Museum, 85 Princes Highway, Pakenham (enter via Service Road at James Street).
Talks run from 11.00am to 12 noon.
Programme-
August 15 ~ Women in your family tree
September 19 ~ Convicts and Exiles
October 17 ~ Crime and Punishment
November 21 ~ Military Records with a focus on World War Two
Gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. More information – Jane 0412 084 671 or Heather 0407 521 637

Dandenong and Springvale Historical Societies Combined Luncheon
2024-07-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
The Dandenong and Springvale Historical Societies Combined Luncheon will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12.30pm. Guest speaker is Christine Ware – “The Netball Complex at Greaves Reserve is named after Gloria Pyke. Who was she?”
Venue: Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Rd, Dandenong North.
Cost: $40 Members, $45 Non-Members
RSVP by: Wednesday 10th July 2024 (early payment would be appreciated)
PO Box 8029 Dandenong 3175
03 9794 8967dandhist@bigpond.com

Please indicate any seating preferences and dietary requirements. Bank transfer to BSB 033-186 Acct No 187600. (Please include your surname as Reference and email DDHS with full details of booking)

Payment can be made at the DDHS Rooms on Wednesdays between 10am-3pm, 1st Floor, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong, OR at SDHS Rooms on Thursdays between 10.30am-4pm, Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Avenue, Springvale.

Getting to Know your Family History - New Zealand Records
2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Getting to know your Family History: a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month, 2024. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
Venue: Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Museum, 85 Princes Highway, Pakenham (enter via Service Road at James Street).
Talks run from 11.00am to 12 noon.
Programme-
July 18 ~ New Zealand Records
August 15 ~ Women in your family tree
September 19 ~ Convicts and Exiles
October 17 ~ Crime and Punishment
November 21 ~ Military Records with a focus on World War Two
Gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. More information – Jane 0412 084 671 or Heather 0407 521 637

Association of Eastern Historical Societies Conference
2024-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Victoria
Association of Eastern Historical Societies 2024 Conference – The Value of Local History – Into the Future
When: Saturday, June 29, 2024, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Venue: Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre, 1 Jarlo Drive, Lilydale
Speakers include:
Bryan Kalms – Keynote. Richard Broome, Anthony McAleer, Rosalie Triolo, Janice Newton, John Peterson, Graeme Davison, Val Polley, Patrick Ferry – NAA
David Taylor – PROV, Kitty Owens – Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Christine Barker Byrnes / Chris Byrnes – Malmsbury Historical Society, Jackie Fraser – Victorian Collections
For more information: associationofeasternhistorical@gmail.com Bookings – https://www.trybooking.com/CQJSC Tickets $55 pp (lunch included)
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Getting to Know your Family History - The British in India; South African records
2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Getting to know your Family History: a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month, 2024. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
Venue: Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Museum, 85 Princes Highway, Pakenham (enter via Service Road at James Street).
Talks run from 11.00am to 12 noon.
Programme-
June 20 ~ The British in India; South African records
July 18 ~ New Zealand Records
August 15 ~ Women in your family tree
September 19 ~ Convicts and Exiles
October 17 ~ Crime and Punishment
November 21 ~ Military Records with a focus on World War Two
Gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. More information – Jane 0412 084 671 or Heather 0407 521 637

Trees – A Canopy Extraordinaire
2024-06-19 13:30 - 16:00 | Benga House, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
City of Greater Dandenong presents Trees – A Canopy Extraordinaire Free Heritage program at Benga, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong.
June 19, 2024, 1.30pm – 4.00pm Valuing our Trees: an Important Community Resource – bookings https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/valuing-our-trees-important-community-resource

Bass Valley Historical Society meeting
2024-06-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Corinella Community Centre, 48 Symthe Street, Corinella, Victoria, 3984, Australia
Bass Valley Historical Society meeting will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2.00pm.
Venue: Corinella Community Centre, 48 Smythe Street, Corinella. More details to follow

Trees – A Canopy Extraordinaire
2024-05-22 13:30 - 16:00 | Benga House, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
City of Greater Dandenong presents Trees – A Canopy Extraordinaire Free Heritage programs at Benga, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong.
May 22, 2024, 1.30pm – 4.00pm Trees – Sustaining their Cultural Significance – bookings https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/trees-sustaining-their-cultural-significance
June 19, 2024, 1.30pm – 4.00pm Valuing our Trees: an Important Community Resource – bookings https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/valuing-our-trees-important-community-resource

SEHA General meeting May 19 2024
2024-05-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
The SEHA meeting will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1.30pm hosted by the Wonthaggi & District Historical Society. They are located in the Railway Station Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.
We will be having lunch (own expense) before the meeting at 12 noon – Wonthaggi Club, 16 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi. https://www.wonthaggiclub.com.au/home/ Book with Heather ASAP.
Our guest speaker at the meeting is Sam Gatto, local historian, who will speak about his book A Sort of History of Me, My Family and a Cow Named Gina; the story of his family in Italy and then their life in Wonthaggi.
More information – Heather – southeasternhistorical@gmail.com

Getting to Know your Family History - Ancestry, Find My Past, Family Search and Legacy Family History databases
2024-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
Getting to know your Family History: a series of talks on the third Thursday of the month, 2024. Presented by Jane Rivett-Carnac, President of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group and Heather Arnold, President of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp Historical Society.
Venue: Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Museum, 85 Princes Highway, Pakenham (enter via Service Road at James Street).
Talks run from 11.00am to 12 noon.
Programme-
May 16 ~ Ancestry, Find My Past, Family Search and Legacy Family History databases
June 20 ~ The British in India; South African records
July 18 ~ New Zealand Records
August 15 ~ Women in your family tree
September 19 ~ Convicts and Exiles
October 17 ~ Crime and Punishment
November 21 ~ Military Records with a focus on World War Two
Gold coin donation appreciated. No bookings required. More information – Jane 0412 084 671 or Heather 0407 521 637
