Werribee District Historical Society Inc.
Registration No. A0011235B
ABN 59 919 442 187
Donations to the WDHS are always welcome to ensure the continuation of our important work
collecting, cataloguing, preserving, interpreting and celebrating Victoria’s history & heritage.
Our heartfelt thanks for your donation
Our opening hours are :
Tuesdays 10:00am to 3:00pm and
Saturdays 10:00am to 1:00pm
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About Us
Werribee District Historical Society
 Werribee |
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 The Banner |
 Chirnside's Homestead built c.1865Robert and Margaret Chirnside (nee Forbes) at Werribee Park circa 1870. Photo taken from Wool Past the Winning Post A History of the Chirnside Family by Heather B.Ronald. |
 WERRIBEE DAIRY |
 WELCOME TO WERRIBEE SIGN |
 WALLS HOTEL |
 TYZACK STORE |
 RACECOURSE HOTEL |
 MOTOR GARAGE |
 DAIRYWORKER KELLY STREET |
 BEAMISHHOUSE |
 Crossroad Uniting Church |
 Agricultural Show |
 The Mechanics Institute |
 The Manor Percy Chirnside |
 The First Encampment |
 Werribee Post Office |
 Water Tower |
 MMBW |
 The Manor 1920s |
 State Research Farm |
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 Thompson Bros |
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We are seeking new active members - you are most welcome to come and see us. Membership is open to those who have an interest in history and who wish to join.
The Society's room and Museum are located in the 'Old Shire Office' in the Werribee CBD at the corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road and are open on Tuesdays 10:00am to 3:00pm and Saturdays 10.00am to 1:00pm. The building is within easy walking distance from the Werribee Railway Station and bus terminals.
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Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1 PM at the Old Shire Office on the corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road, Werribee, 3030 (Melways Ref: 205 K,8)
Office Holders:
President Lisa Markovic
Vice President Lisa Heinrichs
Secretary Marie Brittan
Assistant Secretary Judy Hawker
Treasurer Preet Singh
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By joining our Society you have the
. opportunity to assist in the preservation of historical material, knowledge and buildings
. the opportunity to participate in research and publication projects and
. assistance with your research.
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The Werribee District Historical Society Inc. was formed in 1970 for the purposes of preserving, archiving and researching historical material, maps, artefacts, clothing and buildings of the Wyndham Shire which includes the suburbs of Cocoroc, Hoppers Crossing, Laverton, Mambourin, Mt Cottrell, Point Cook, Quandong, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee South and Wyndham Vale.
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The Society is a non-profit volunteer organisation. Funds raised by the sale of publications and visits to the museum, go towards the preservation, display, and maintenance of the collection.
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Our extensive collection consists of photographs, maps, and museum artefacts that are currently in the process of being comprehensively catalogued.
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Copies of photographs are available for purchase.
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We acknowledge the original custodians of this land The Wurunjeri people occupied land north from the Werribee River, around to Western Port Bay, and the Wathaurong people occupied land south from the Werribee River, around the coast to Cape Otway.
The Boonwurrung people occupied a strip of land several kilometres wide around the coast in the Wyndham area which extended around into Gippsland. These people managed the land in a sustainable manner for approximately 50,000 years.
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The Collections
The WDHS’s collection is an important collection of books, maps, manuscripts, images, periodicals, newsletters, indexes and registers that have been gathered since the inception of the Society in 1970. The collection is used extensively by local and family history researchers, academics and students, authors and commercial enterprises. We offer personal advice and assistance to individual researchers, as well as a research service to business organisations and government agencies . If you would like to submit a research request please contact us Phone : 0401 154 410 Lisa H or send us email : werribeehistory@gmail.com with the Research Request form
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Event
What's On Werribee District Historical Society . See what's on, book tickets, view an exhibition, take a tour with us.
Looking for something to do in Werribee? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great events : Link
Research Request
For research requests (A charge of $50 for companies and $20 for individuals prior to research being undertaken will apply. This includes a reasonable amount of photocopying. If, in the early stage of research, it is suspected that we cannot be of assistance a refund of $30 for companies and $10 for individuals will be made) please download, complete and email this form (microsoft word)to:
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Email : werribeehistory@gmail.com
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Phone : 0401 154 410 Lisa H
Membership
Membership of the Werribee District Historical Society and Museum is open to all. Anyone with an interest in history including, individuals and families, are welcome to join us.
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Benefits of membership WDHS
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- Access to the Society’s comprehensive Library and valuable collections – rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, newspapers, directories, indexes, and other items.
- Free history books
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For membership a charge of $25 annually for individuals. You can become a member by filling in and emailing to us a completed Membership form (microsoft word) to:
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Email : werribeehistory@gmail.com
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Phone : 0401 154 410 Lisa H
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Membership fees may be paid by link below or at the museum (Tuesdays 10:00am to 3:00pm and
Saturdays 10:00am to 1:00pm)
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