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Local historyon the Mornington Peninsula_Information guide
1 Balnarring & District Historical SocietyComprises local historical records, photographs and memorabilia from Balnarring and surrounding district.Open by appointment only.PO Box 183, Balnarring, VIC 3926
5983 5326 [email protected]
2 Beleura – the House & Garden, MorningtonBeleura was the Tallis family summer house for many decades and from 1950 John Tallis' home. It houses an amazing collection of items. Enjoy a fully guided tour of the house and garden. Open selected Tuesday – Friday, advance bookings necessary. Individual and group bookings available. All visitors collected by courtesy bus from nearby location.
5975 2027 [email protected] beleura.org.au
3 Cape Schanck LighthouseThe lighthouse still has all the workings in place and with the original lens still shining its full distance. The museum contains information about the many shipwrecks and stories from the descendants of the early lighthouse keeper families. Open Daily420 Cape Schanck Rd, Cape Schanck Melway: 258 B10
parkweb.vic.gov.au
4 Coolart Wetlands & HomesteadA unique range of historical buildings and environmental landscapes, bird watching, bushwalking, coastal walking, group bookings, venue for functions, craft group venue, special lectures.Open daily 9am – 5pmParks Victoria & Friends of CoolartLord Somers Rd, Somers Melway: 193 J9
131 963 or 5931 4000 parkweb.vic.gov.au
5 Dromana & District Historical SocietyContains artefacts, memorabilia, photographs, records and oral history recordings from the central Mornington Peninsula area including Dromana, Main Ridge, Red Hill, Red Hill South, Safety
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Beach, Arthurs Seat, McCrae, Rosebud and Boneo.Open Sundays 2pm – 4pm first and third Sunday of the month. Old Shire Office, 359A Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana Melway: 159 F7PO Box 30, Dromana, VIC 3936 5981 9119
[email protected] home.vicnet.net.au/~dromana
6 Flinders District Historical SocietyContains photographs, records, maps, paintings and oral histories relating to the historical, environmental, social, industrial and technological developments of the Flinders, Shoreham, Cape Schanck and Point Leo areas. Open by appointment only.Old Shoreham School, Byrnes Rd, Shoreham Melway: 256 F8
5989 0539 flindersvillage.com.au/flinders-district-historical-society
7 Friends of the Collins Settlement SorrentoSettlement site and monument. A small number of relics recovered from the site such as wooden kegs, nails and shackles on display at the Sorrento Museum. Open at all times, tours by appointment.Settlement Site, Pt Nepean Rd, Sorrento Melway: 157 F10
5988 0773
8 Hastings-Western Port Historical SocietyObjects, memorabilia, maps, photographs, illustrations, documents and publications on the history of Hastings and Western Port from prior to white settlement up to the present day.Open Wed 10am – 2pm, Sun 2pm – 4pm, other times by appointment.Cnr Marine Pde & Skinner St, Hastings Melway: 154 K11
0490 132 011 home.vicnet.net.au/~dromana/hastings/aHastingsFrontPage
9 HMAS Cerberus MuseumContains a collection of artefacts, photographs, maps, prints, paintings, models, ships badges, archives, library, uniforms and assorted memorabilia associated with the history of the naval training depot at HMAS Cerberus and the Royal Australian Navy.Open Monday–Friday. All visits by prior arrangement.
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Stony Point Rd, Crib Point HMAS Cerberus Melway: 195 A3(entrance to base)
5931 5678 [email protected] navy.gov.au/history/museums/museum-of-hmas-cerberus
10 Mornington & District Historical SocietyMemorabilia and photographs from Mornington, Mt Martha, Mt Eliza and Moorooduc including the Peninsula Post newspaper.Open Sunday 1.30pm – 4.30pm or by appointment.Cnr Esplanade & Main St, Mornington Melway: 104 D10
5976 3203 morningtondistricthistory.org.au
11 Mornington Peninsula Family History SocietyContains microfiche, microfilm, CD ROMs on a computer network, internet access and printed material to assist people on the peninsula to research their family history.Open Sundays 2pm – 5pm, Tues and Thur 10.30am – 2.30pm, 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of each month during daylight saving 7pm – 9pm.Frankston South Community Centre, Tower Hill Rd, Frankston Melway: 102 E7
9783 7058 [email protected] mpfhs.org
12 Mornington RailwayLocomotives and rail cars including the K163, K177, K191, T334, T411, 2 track chief shunting vehicles (TC1 and TC2), 85RM Walker Rail MotorOpen on the first three Sundays each month 11am – 3pm.460 Moorooduc Hwy, Mt Eliza Melway: 105 K9
1300 767 274 [email protected] morningtonrailway.org.au
13 Mt Martha House Historical CollectionMemorabilia such as documents, artefacts and photographs that illustrate Mt Martha House’s colourful past. Open by appointment only.466 Esplanade, Mt Martha Melway: 144 H12
5974 1288
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14 National Trust, Mornington Peninsula BranchPO Box 303, McCrae, VIC 3938
5988 9853 [email protected]
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15 McCrae HomesteadMcCrae Homestead is one of Victoria’s oldest homesteads and is a reminder of early pioneering life, being made of local materials and primitive construction techniques. It also contains a rare collection of 19th century family heirlooms and artworks from the McCrae and Burrell families. Visit the website for opening times.11 Beverley Rd, McCrae Melway: 159 A10
5981 2866 nationaltrust.org.au/places/mccrae-homestead
16 Mulberry HillMulberry Hill was built in the late 1920s and was the home of the noted artist Sir Daryl Lindsay and his wife Joan (author of the classic novel Picnic at Hanging Rock). The Lindsay’s personal collection of artworks and Georgian furniture are an outstanding feature of this house.Self-guided tours Sundays 11am – 4pm. Closed July to August385 Golf Links Rd, Langwarrin South Melway: 107 C2
9656 9889 [email protected] nationaltrust.org.au/places/mulberry-hill
17 The BriarsThe Briars is one of the oldest farming and homestead properties on the Mornington Peninsula, being first settled in the 1840s. Now jointly owned by Mornington Peninsula Shire and the National Trust, The Briars homestead, gardens, orchards, woodlands and farm are open to the public to discover and learn about Victoria’s early pioneering history.Open 11am – 4pm Thursday and Sunday or by appointment.Nepean Hwy, Mt Martha Melway: 145 D11
5974 3686 nationaltrust.org.au/places/the-briars
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18 Endeavour Fern GullyEndeavour Fern Gully is an ecological gem. Of the 27 hectare property, owned by the National Trust, 17.5 hectares are of rain forest, a meandering creek and lush fern gully.Open daylight hours year round (winter not advisable). Guided tours by appointment.195 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill. Melway: 190 J4 Opposite Red Hill Showgrounds.
9656 9800 nationaltrust.org.au/places/endeavour-fern-gully
19 Sorrento MuseumSorrento Museum contains artefacts, costumes, maps, photographs, documents, oral histories, illustrations, models and books associated with the nepean peninsula. Also on the site is the historic Watts Cottage which is a rare example of the type of home built by the first settlers to this area. Open Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm – 4.30pm, check website for opening details on public and school holidays.827 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento Melway: 157 A8
5984 0255 [email protected] nepeanhistoricalsociety.asn.au
20 Peninsula Ship SocietyHolds monthly meetings with guest speakers, produces a monthly newsletter, undertakes excursions and members are offered a number of maritime-related trips each year. Meetings 10am, fourth Tuesday each month at Hastings Yacht Club.1 Marine Pde, Hastings Melway: 154 K11PO Box 341, Hastings, VIC 3915
0425 859 306 [email protected]
21 Quarantine StationQuarantine equipment and machinery, medical artefacts, furniture and uniforms, domestic utensils, maps, photographs and assorted records.Parks Victoria & Friends of the Quarantine Station.
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Point Nepean National Park (Open every day) End of Point Nepean Road, Portsea Melway: 156 C2
5984 1586 parkweb.vic.gov.au
22 Rye Historical SocietyPhotos, family histories, maps, books and memorabilia associated with Rye’s history.Rye Primary School – Old Schoolhouse. Open Sunday 2pm – 4pmCnr Lyons & Collingwood St, Rye Melway: 168 F5
5985 8187 or 5985 2231 [email protected] ryehistoricalsociety.weebly.com/index.html
23 Somerville, Tyabb & District Heritage SocietyPhotographs and memorabilia associated with the history of the fruit growing industry and local families in the Somerville and Tyabb district.Mechanics Institute, 66 Station St, Somerville Melway: 107 E12Open Wednesdays 10am – 2pm and Sundays 2pm – 4pm, other times by appointment.
5977 6489 [email protected] home.vicnet.net.au/~stdhs
24 Southern Peninsula Family History Society Inc.Contains microfiche, microfilm, CD ROMs and printed material related to assisting people research their family histories.Seawinds Community Hub 11A Allambie Ave, Capel Sound Melway: 170 A4Open Monday – Wednesday 9.30am – 2.30pm or by appointment
5985 4139 [email protected] home.vicnet.net.au/~spfhs
Visit Mornington Peninsula Local History online: mornpen.vic.gov.au/localhistory
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•Portsea
•Sorrento
•Rye
•Rosebud•McCrae
•Dromana
•Mornington•Somerville
•Hastings
•Balnarring
•Flinders
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•Red Hill
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•Langwarrin South
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1. Balnarring & District Historical Society2. Beleura – the House & Garden, Mornington3. Cape Schanck Lighthouse4. Coolart Wetlands & Homestead 5. Dromana & District Historical Society6. Flinders District Historical Society7. Friends of the Collins Settlement Sorrento8. Hastings-Western Port Historical Society9. HMAS Cerberus Museum10. Mornington & District Historical Society11. Mornington Peninsula Family History Society12. Mornington Railway
13. Mt Martha House Historical Collection14. National Trust, Mornington Peninsula Branch15. McCrae Homestead*16. Mulberry Hill *17. The Briars*18. Endeavour Fern Gully*19. Sorrento Museum20. Peninsula Ship Society21. Quarantine Station22. Rye Historical Society23. Somerville, Tyabb & District Heritage Society24. Southern Peninsula Family History Society Inc.
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For more information see the web site. mornpen.vic.gov.au/localhistory
Cover Image: Mrs Milner, owner of Safety Beach Boat Hire, c1940s. From Dromana & District Historical Society Collection
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