About Us
About the Society
The Whittlesea Historical Society conducted it’s first official meeting on 13th February 1975, then known as Whittlesea & Conservation Society, with the first President being Leon Robins.
Other founding members of the society at this first meeting were Brian Palmer, Gillian Borrack, Linda Elliott, Graeme Coe, Andrew Hayton, Elena Hayton, Roger Hawke, Ken Fowler, Mrs. Towt, Evelyn Hurrey, Mrs. Ard, Mrs. Draper and William Payne.
Purposes of the WHS include:
- The encouragement of the study of Australian, Victorian & local history
- The production of properly researched analytical local histories
- The collection, preservation, dissemination and publication of historical documents and photographs and when necessary other items of historical interest
- The location, identification and preservation of significant local heritage features
- Encouragement of and participation in the study of Australian, Victorian and local history in schools and other educational institutions in the area
- Promotion of cultural tourism
- Exchange of information and co-operation with other historical societies through membership of the RHSV and co-operation with other bodies in related fields of conservation and genealogy
- To so conduct its affairs that it has a continuing existence and is financially viable
Some of our recent activities include:
- Display at the 170th Anniversary of the Yan Yean Reservoir
- Digitalisation of our photographic collection
- Guest Speakers at meetings
- Representation on the Yarra Plenty Heritage Forum
- Outings to local places of interest
- Attendance at workshops and seminars presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria
- Publication of our Newsletter four times per year
Office Bearers 2024/2025
- President: Barbara Miller
- Vice President: Ross Mugavin
- Secretary: Karen Wilson
- Treasurer: Shayne Beauchamp
- Committee: Virginia Greenwood, Albert Miller, Chris Scull, Judy Clements