Knox Historical Society

Sat 7th June	*KHS General Meeting* Time: 1.30 pm Venue: Ambleside Special resolution - move acceptance of New Constitution
Mon 16th June	*KHS Committee Meeting* Time: 8 pm Venue: 1 Olivebank Road, Ferntree Gully
Sat 5th July	*KHS General Meeting* Time: 1.30 pm Venue: Ambleside Speaker: one of our long serving members, Marjorie Noon, will present A portrait of my life. Afternoon tea will be provided.
Mon 21st July	*KHS Committee Meeting* Time: 8 pm Venue: 1 Olivebank Road, Ferntree Gully
Sat 26th July	*Association of Eastern Historical Societies Workshop* Topic Disaster preparedness presented by Catherine Turnbull Time: 1 pm Venue: Hosted by Ringwood Historical Society
Sat 2nd August	*Excursion to Montsalvat, Eltham* Click this link - for information about Montsalvat The Monsalvat visit will be followed by a barbeque lunch at the scenic Eltham Reserve. Members are asked to meet at Ambleside Park at 10.00am for a 10.15 departure. The cost incurred will be $25 which includes the provision of a bus, entrance fee to "Montsalvat" and the barbeque lunch. As an 18 seater minibus will be provided, members wishing to attend will need to RSVP to Marlene Dodd by July 19th. All are welcome
Mon 18th August	*KHS Committee Meeting* Time: 8 pm Venue: 1 Olivebank Road, Ferntree Gully
Sat 6th September	*KHS Annual General Meeting* Time: 1.30 pm Venue: 1 Olivebank Road, Ferntree Gully

President:Frank Johnson
Deputy Presidents: Anne Eckstein and Graham Hansen
Secretary: Marlene Dodd
Treasurer: Inta Jaunzemis
Committee: Chris Boddy, Catherine Turnbull, Ray Peace,Edward Plenty and Barbara Stephens

Knox Historical Society obtained one of the Community Heritage Grants awarded annually to community organisations by the National Library of Australia. KHS secretary, Catherine Turnbull, travelled to Canberra for an intensive training session and workshop over three days in connection with the $2700 grant for a Significance Assessment of the Ambleside collection.
The assessment was recently undertaken by a professional assessor. As part of the project members were asked to write significance statements on collection items they regard as important community assets in the heritage of the Knox community.
Further information about Community Heritage Grants

The 2006 Knox Pride Heritage Award went to Knox Historical Society for the Hand Tools and Early Industry Display in the Tool Shed at Ambleside. A number of KHS members spent years collecting, cataloguing and arranging the display of the tools and implements in the collection. Congratulations go to these members for their great work now receiving just recognition.
Knox Historical Society also received a special commendation award for the Knox Pioneer Project. The Society, as has been past practice, also acts as custodian for the awards record book. Knox Pride Awards have been presented on an annual basis since 1995.
The Knox Pride Awards recognise organisations, individuals and commercial operations within the community having a positive impact on the natural environment and urban amenity of the community.

School Visits at Ambleside

Ambleside Park local history museum is a popular school excursion destination where children can experience what life in the area was like in the past. Contact the Knox Historical Society Inc. for further information.