Yarram & District Historical Society Inc.

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The Yarram & District Historical Society has a long and disinquished history. First formed in May 1911, it was the first sub-history centre of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria to be formed in Victoria.
Under the leadership of Rev. George Cox this group flourished until Rev. Cox in 1915 enlisted and went to serve in the war,the group then closed. The Society was reformed in 1964.

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 1:30 pm. Guests are most welcome to attend these meetings.

Displays

The Society has many items of historical interest, large archives of local history, books, photographs, ephemera and other memorabilia covering the Old Alberton Shire.
The records of the Yarram & District Historical Society include the areas and towns of Yarram, Alberton, Tarraville, Port Albert, Woodside, Tarra Valley, Won Wron, Macks Creek, Carrajung, Devon North, Jack River, Alberton West, Alberton East, Gelliondale, Hedley, Stacey's Bridge, Blackwarry, Balook, Baloong, Willung, Binginwarri, Willung South, Calrossie, Hiawatha, Woranga, Wonyip, Darriman and Giffard.

We hold open days, excursions and have a varied program of guest speakers, throughout the year.

Membership

Membership of our society is $25 per year.
It is not necessary to become a member to use our research facilities.

Contact details for further information: research.ydhs@gmail.com
Karen Smith: 0438313618
Yarram & District Historical Society Inc.
P.O. Box 213
Yarram 3971
Victoria. Australia