Our History
The Society was established in 1972 through the initiative of the founder
The Society was established in 1972 through the initiative of the founder
Mr Angus Wishart with the support of the Richmond City Council.
The prime objective of the Society is about collecting and preserving information and material about the history of Richmond, Burnley and Cremorne.
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.
Lower Level
Richmond Library
415 Church St
Richmond 3121
Phone : 03 9428 6231
richmondhs@optusnet.com.au
ABN: 55 900 596 374
Reg. No: A 000719 6b
Hours:
Tuesday 2 - 4pm
Sunday 2.15 - 4pm
Not open
Public Holiday Weekends
Major Sponsor: City of Yarra
Associated with:
Royal Historical Society of Victoria and Museums Australia (Vic)
Hosted by: Vicnet
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OUR ROOMS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2011
We will reopen on
Sunday 5th February 2012
Wishing you a very
Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year
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Collection and Reference Materials:
Located on the lower level of the Richmond Library our reference materials provide an amazing insight into Richmond's history.
Take time to explore our information which is organised into:
Subjects People Streets Industry
Council Reports Maps Newspaper articles
Family Histories Over 3000 photographs
Books and Newsletters Postal Directories
Rate Records
The Richmond and Burnley Historical Society endeavours to provide accurate and up-to-date information on its website and collections but takes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of that information.
