South Eastern Historical Association Inc.

Getting to Know your Family History - Women in your family tree
2024-08-15 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.
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

Dandenong Historical Society - 1812 Theatre in Upper Ferntree Gully
2024-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Benga House, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong, Victoria, 3175, Australia
Dandenong & District Historical Society meeting will be held on Sunday April 21, 2024 at 2.00pm. Guest Speaker: Ray Peace who will share the history of the 1812 Theatre in Upper Ferntree Gully, from when it started in the 1940s. Afternoon tea will follow.
Venue: Benga, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Members and friends are welcome! More information – dandhist@bigpond.com

Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery: A Military Tour
2024-04-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, 237 Charman Road, Cheltenham, Victoria, 3192, Australia
Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery: A Military Tour. Join the Friends Committee on this interesting and informative tour at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, and hear about some of the sacrifices that
were made by ordinary people, for the freedom of us all. They will present an insight into the lives of some of these soldiers.
When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1.30pm. Meet just inside the Gate at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, 237 Charman Road, Cheltenham. The tour will be held come rain, hail or shine; so come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Bring a brolly if you are concerned about the sun or rain.
Cost: $12 Members, $15 Non-members. All welcome. Refreshments Provided. Bookings Required: info@focrc.org or call 9497 1318

Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival
2024-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Berwick Senior Citizens Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival
When: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10.00am – 2.00 pm. Where: Berwick Senior Citizens Centre, 112 High Street, Berwick.
Join local history groups and enthusiasts in celebrating Casey and Cardinia’s shared past – Devonshire Tea • Stalls • Book Sales • Live Music • Displays.
Free entry. https://www.connectedlibraries.org.au/heritagefestival/
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Getting to Know your Family History - Organising your Research and photographs
2024-04-18 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-
April 18 ~ Organising your Research and photographs
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

Harewood Heritage Day
2024-04-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Harewood House, 3300 South Gippsland Highway, Koo-Wee-Rup, Victoria, 3981, Australia
Harewood Heritage Day 2024, at Harewood, South Gippsland Highway, Koo Wee Rup on Sunday, April 7, 2024. All the details on the poster (click on image to enlarge)

Getting to Know your Family History - Historical Societies, RHSV and similar
2024-03-21 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-
March 21~ Local History Societies, Royal Historical Society of Victoria and similar and how they can help with your family history
April 18 ~ Organising your Research and photographs
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

Narre Warren & District Family History Group meeting
2024-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Casey Complex, 1/65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne, Victoria, 3977, Australia
Narre Warren & District Family History Group meeting will be held at the Casey Complex Meeting Room at 1/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne (through the radio station entrance opposite Casey Race) on Wednesday, March 20 at 7.30pm.
Guest speaker is Heather Arnold, who will talk about her book – Enchanted Beneath the Bluff: Agnes and Geraldine’s Pursuit of Elwood’s Elusive Black Diamonds.
More details: secretary@nwfhg.org.au

Hastings Western Port Historical Society Morning Coffee
2024-03-06 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 John Woolley talk about ESSO BHP – from Bass Street to Hastings Long Island. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 10.00am, talk starts at 10.30am.
More details – hwphs@outlook.com. $5.00 per person.

Eucalypts of the Strzelecki Ranges and Surrounding Areas
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Corinella Community Centre, 48 Symthe Street, Corinella, Victoria, 3984, Australia
Bass Valley Historical Society presents Jenny Wolswinkel who will talk about her book Eucalypts of the Strzelecki Ranges and Surrounding Areas: identification kit covering Mornington Peninsula, Wilson’s Promontory, Gippsland Plains and Gippsland Lakes.
Where: Corinella Community Centre, 48 Smythe Street, Corinella. When: Sunday, March 3, 2024 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Bring a plate of afternoon tea. $4.00 entry fee. All welcome.
Bookings would be appreciated: Libby – 5678 0339 – eskidmore@dcsi.net.au

NWDFHG General Meeting February 21
2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Cranbourne Complex, 65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne, Victoria, 3977, Australia
The first meeting of the Narre Warren & District Family History Group for 2024 will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 7.30 pm. The President, Jane, will present “It’s Not All Online”. Jane will share the many avenues of research that are in the Lorraine Taylor Research Room. Learn how to begin your family history and local history research, without using Ancestry or Findmypast, and knock down those brick walls.
Lorraine Taylor Research Room, 1/65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne, enter through the Cranbourne Library or the Radio Station entry. More information: secretary@nwfhg.org.au

Bunyip Historical Society meeting February 15
2024-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Bunyip Hall, 38 Main Street, Bunyip, Victoria, 3815, Australia
The Bunyip Historical Society first meeting for 2024 will be held on Thursday, February 15 at 7.00pm at the Bunyip Hall, Main Street, Bunyip. The Guest Speaker is Colin Silcock, Collector of Gippsland memorabilia.
Gold coin donation appreciated, supper provided. RSVP by February 9 to bhs@dcsi.net.au
https://bunyiphistory.org.au/

Getting to Know your Family History - Beginning Family History
2024-02-15 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-
February 15 ~ Beginning Family History
March 21~ Local History Societies, Royal Historical Society of Victoria and similar and how they can help with your family history
April 18 ~ Organising your Research and photographs
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

SEHA General Meeting February 11 2024
2024-02-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Victoria
The first SEHA meeting for the year is on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 1.30pm hosted by the Hastings Western Port Historical Society. They are situated on the corner of Marine Parade and Skinner Streets, Hastings.

We will be having lunch (own expense) before the meeting at 12 noon at the Westernport Hotel, 16 High Street (corner Salmon Street) Hastings. https://www.westernporthotel.com.au/ Can you please let me know if you will be joining us for lunch.

Lunch RSVP and more information – Heather – southeasternhistorical@gmail.com

Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Meeting February 4
2024-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Old Shire Offices Museum, 85 Princes Highway (enter via Service Road), Pakenham, Victoria, 3810, Australia
The Berwick Pakenham Historical Society General meeting will be held on Sunday, February 4 at 1.00p.m at the Museum, 85 Princes Hwy Pakenham enter via Service Road at James Street.
Guest speaker is Gary Elliot from the Pakenham RSL. All welcome. More information – BPHS1961@gmail.com

Wonthaggi & District Historical Society - 15 Minutes of History - Miners' Women's Auxiliary
2024-01-20 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society present a series of talks – 15 Minutes of History – each day at 11.30am from January 6 to January 20, 2024. Venue: Railway Station Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.
Free, no bookings required. https://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au/
Last event – Saturday, January 20 – The Miners’ Women’s Auxiliary

Wonthaggi & District Historical Society - 15 Minutes of History - USA to Bass Coast Chorale
2024-01-19 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society present a series of talks – 15 Minutes of History – each day at 11.30am from January 6 to January 20, 2024. Venue: Railway Station Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.
Free, no bookings required. https://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au/
Friday, January 19 – From USA to Bass Coast Chorale
Saturday, January 20 – The Miners’ Women’s Auxiliary

Wonthaggi & District Historical Society - 15 Minutes of History - Powlett Express
2024-01-18 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society present a series of talks – 15 Minutes of History – each day at 11.30am from January 6 to January 20, 2024. Venue: Railway Station Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.
Free, no bookings required. https://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au/
Thursday, January 18 – At Home with the Powlett Express
Friday, January 19 – From USA to Bass Coast Chorale
Saturday, January 20 – The Miners’ Women’s Auxiliary

Wonthaggi & District Historical Society - 15 Minutes of History - Wonthaggi's Underground Network
2024-01-17 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society present a series of talks – 15 Minutes of History – each day at 11.30am from January 6 to January 20, 2024. Venue: Railway Station Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.
Free, no bookings required. https://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au/
Wednesday, January 17 – Wonthaggi’s Underground Network – Powlett Coalfield
Thursday, January 18 – At Home with the Powlett Express
Friday, January 19 – From USA to Bass Coast Chorale
Saturday, January 20 – The Miners’ Women’s Auxiliary

Wonthaggi & District Historical Society - 15 Minutes of History - State School Pool
2024-01-16 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society present a series of talks – 15 Minutes of History – each day at 11.30am from January 6 to January 20, 2024. Venue: Railway Station Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.
Free, no bookings required. https://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au/
Tuesday, January 16 – Wonthaggi State School Pool – Unique in its time
Wednesday, January 17 – Wonthaggi’s Underground Network – Powlett Coalfield
Thursday, January 18 – At Home with the Powlett Express
Friday, January 19 – From USA to Bass Coast Chorale
Saturday, January 20 – The Miners’ Women’s Auxiliary

Wonthaggi & District Historical Society - 15 Minutes of History - Mabilia Family and Kilcunda Coal
2024-01-15 11:30 - 12:00 | Wonthaggi Museum, Railway Station, Murray Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, 3995, Australia
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society present a series of talks – 15 Minutes of History – each day at 11.30am from January 6 to January 20, 2024. Venue: Railway Station Museum, Apex Park, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.
Free, no bookings required. https://wonthaggihistoricalsociety.org.au/
Monday, January 15 – Mabilia Family and Kilcunda Coal
Tuesday, January 16 – Wonthaggi State School Pool – Unique in its time
Wednesday, January 17 – Wonthaggi’s Underground Network – Powlett Coalfield
Thursday, January 18 – At Home with the Powlett Express
Friday, January 19 – From USA to Bass Coast Chorale
Saturday, January 20 – The Miners’ Women’s Auxiliary
