Richmond & Burnley
 Historical Society Inc.

Lower Level , Richmond Library, 415 Church Street RICHMOND 3121
Phone:  9428 6231    Hours : Sunday 2.15pm - 4.15pm
 Reg .No: A 000719 6b     ABN 55 900 596 374

 The Richmond and Burnley Historical Society is affiliated with the
Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

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MAJOR SPONSOR : CITY OF YARRA
      

 
RBHS History The Society was established in 1972 through the initiative of the founder Mr Angus Wishart with the support of the Richmond City Council.

   In it's early years the society generated a great deal of interest from all sectors of the community. The collections, photographs, resources and information that we have today are attributed to the effort, determination and commitment of those early members of the society and community.

   The prime objective of the Society is about collecting and preserving information and material about the history of Richmond, Burnley and Cremorne. Our holdings includes information, photographs, and publications about the people, buildings, homes, industries, schools, societies and groups who were all part of the development of Richmond.

      Bridge Road Richmond, Looking East toward Bosisto and Waltham Streets 1898
  Did You Know that Richmond ......

...had its' own racecourse
...has two hills.
...was the site of one of Victoria's first stockades.
...is the birthplace of Dame Nellie Melba.
...had some of the first Cable Trams running to the city
...was the location of many early mansions and estates.
...was the home of one of Australia's Prime Ministers.
... river flats was the original site of the Melbourne Zoo.
...is a suburb of the City of Yarra.

When you become a member of the society you can enjoy :

bullet Meetings and speakers on local & family history.
bullet Bi-monthly newsletters.
bullet Access to Photographs, Directories, Documents, Files, Newspapers & Books.
bullet Becoming a volunteer to help others research their areas of interest.
   

Contact Information

Telephone
Society Rooms: 03 9428 6231    
Postal address
Lower Level Richmond Library 415 Church Street Richmond Victoria Australia 3121
Electronic mail
richmondhs@optusnet.com.au

 

Last modified: 04-Oct-2009