Please contact us to arrange a group tour of the Old Court House premises
Our Kilmore reminiscences book "Kilmore - Those That Came Before" is now available. Order form can be down loaded here.
We also have a number of copies of Kilmore of the Sydney Road by
Maya Tucker $40 (plus postage if required)
Our Research rooms are open every Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm and first Saturday of the month. 10 am - 1 pm. They will close on Tuesday 18 Dec 2012 and reopen on Tuesday 5 Feb 2013
December 2012
Microfiche reader free to good home. Pick up Kilmore contact secretary: kilmorehistory@yahoo.com.au
Heritage or Handicap North Central Review News 7 November 2012
A planning permit for retail development next to one of Kilmore's historic buildings has stimulated town conversation about what is important - preserving history or reviving town business?
The 150th Kilmore Agricultural Show will be held Saturday 1st December 2012 http://www.kilmoreshow.org.au/
September 2012
The Kilmore Racing Club have been awarded $8,000 through the PROV local History grants program for a project to publish a 150 year history of the Kilmore Racing Club. The book will focus on the major achievements of both thoroughbred and harness movements and the Club's importance in the local community. Photos, memorabilia and historical notes welcome. Contact Lawrie Boyd boydlc@bigpond.com
August 2012
The National Archives of Australia have recently received 500 digital images of Australian World War 1 servicemen received from the Department of Veterans's Affairs. Among those received were Charles Edward HOBSON who was born in Kilmore and enlisted in Melbourne and W. Mcleod PROUDFOOT who was also born in Kilmore and enlisted in Kilmore. Visit the National Archives of Australia for more information.
Residents spurn coalition Hune bypass schemes
February 2012
Local Historian Jim Lowden has published a book "Kilmore Remembers: road and street names, a selection Details at Lowden Publishing
The 150th anniversary of the Kilmore racing Club Details at Time to make history
Kilmore tracks marks 150 years of racing
Date |
Meeting/Event |
| Tuesday December 4 2012 |
Christmas Break up - Contact Secretary for details : kilmorehistory@yahoo.com.au |
| Tuesday February 5 2013 7.30 pm | Guest speaker: Elizabeth Stevens Maritime historian |
| Tuesday March 5 2013 7.30 pm | Guest speaker: Andrew Dodd on J.J. Clark Architect Kilmore Courthouse |
Kilmore Historical Society Page Updated 01 December, 2012