Local Historical Societies

• Carlton Community History Group Inc
• Collingwood Historical Society
• Fitzroy History Society Inc
• Richmond and Burnley Historical Society

Carlton Community History Group

The Carlton Community History Group’s main objectives are:

• Preserving the past & the present for the future
• Consolidating existing records of individuals & groups who have worked on local history in the past
• Identifying significant gaps in the recording and documentation of Carlton’s history

The group meets at the Carlton Library (667 Rathdowne Street, North Carlton) on the first Monday of the month (excluding January). Membership is $10 annually.

Further enquiries contact:
Telephone: Judith Biddington - 9387 8851 or Carlton Library - 1300 695 427
Mail: Carlton Community History Group, PO Box 148, North Carlton, 3054
Website: http://www.cchg.asn.au

Collingwood Historical Society

The Collingwood Historical Society is a local group which:

• Promotes conservation of Collingwood's heritage places
• Collects historical material relating Collingwood, Clifton Hill and Abbotsford,
• Records history in the form of photos, oral history audiocassettes, and publications,
• Promotes public awareness of local history,
• Organises events such as seminars, displays and history walks, and
• Carries out research.

The society welcomes new members and seeks historical material for donation or loan. For further information contact the Local History Librarian at Collingwood Library.

Further enquiries contact:
The Local History Librarian
Collingwood Library
Phone 9426 5624
Website: http://www.collingwoodhs.org.au/

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The Fitzroy History Society Inc

The Fitzroy History Society comprises a group of people interested in Fitzroy's history. Throughout the year it holds monthly committee meetings and organises activities such as local walks, films, lectures, visits, tours and social events. It does not acquire or collect historical material or own its own premises. The Society has close links with City of Yarra Councilors and is active in matters regarding the built environment and in the preservation and protection of the historical aspects of Fitzroy. It has also been responsible for several publications. Membership is $10 per annum.

Further enquiries contact:
P.O.Box 180
Fitzroy 3065
Email: fitzroyhistorysociety@yahoo.com.au
Web site: http://www.fitzroyhistorysociety.org.au/

Latest newsletter:
newsletter

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Richmond and Burnley Historical Society

The Society comprises a group of people interested in the history of the Richmond and Burnley areas. They maintain their own local studies collection organised and run by volunteers. New members and/or information are welcome. Currently the collection is open Sunday afternoons.

Further enquiries contact:
Richmond Library
415 Church Street
Richmond 3121
Phone: 9428-6231 (Sunday afternoons)
Website: home.vicnet.net.au/~rbhs

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