About Us
About the Society
The Whittlesea Historical Society was founded in 1975, then known as Whittlesea & Conservation Society. Bill Payne, who wrote the first history of the Shire of Whittlesea, was a Foundation member and President from October 1976 until his death in 1983.
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- The collection, preservation, dissemination and publication of historical documents and photographs and when necessary other items of historical interest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 2023/2024
- President: Barbara Miller
- Vice President: Ross Mugavin
- Secretary: Karen Wilson
- Treasurer: Shayne Beauchamp
- Committee: Virginia Greenwood, Albert Miller, Chris Scull, Judy Clements, Sarah Barnard