Associate Member and Society Directory

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Ashfield & District Historical Society, NSW

Website:
https://ashfieldhistory.org.au/

Ashfield and District Historical Society celebrates the history and heritage of Ashfield and surrounding suburbs in Sydney’s inner west. In 2023, ADHS celebrated its 50th anniversary. We collect and curate historical records, undertake research, publish journals and books and promote the heritage of our local district. We organise regular events throughout the year that include talks and presentations, site visits, walking tours, discussions and forums.

Bothwell Historical Society, Tas

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Donnybrook Historical Society, WA

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Jeparit and District Historical Society, Vic

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Since 1973 the Jeparit and District Historical Society has been collecting photographs, other records and ephemera chronicling the evolution of this Wimmera farming community from the late 1800s and, where possible, records relating to First Nations people. As the birthplace of Sir Robert Menzies, the Society holds records relating to the Menzies family. The Society uses social media to actively promote and share its collection and initiatives and to establish then maintain a community of people far and wide interested in the district’s history especially its families and organisations. The Society holds the original Jeparit Leader newspapers, 1893-1988.

Surrey Hills Historical Society, Vic

Website:
https://surreyhillshistoricalsociety.org.au

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The Surrey Hills Historical Society provides events, cemetery tours and research assistance. It has a reference and research collection which is available for onsite use only. The collection includes photos, documents, memorabilia, advertisements, maps and ephemera relating to the history of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert, as well as a small collection of artefacts and small reference library.

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Australian Railway History Group, NSW

Website:
https://arhsnsw.com.au/

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The Australian Railway Historical Society is an enthusiastic organisation established to provide a common focus for “all who are interested in railways” through the sharing of information, operating a shop stocked with rail-themed books and merchandise, and through organisation of railway tours and experiences. 


Broadmeadows Historical Society, Vic


Website:
https://broadmeadowsmuseum.org.au/historical-society/

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Established in 1975 by a group of local history enthusiasts, the Broadmeadows Historical Society was established to collect and record the history of the district. The Society continues to be operated by a dedicated group of volunteers who conduct research to design and establish exhibitions in the Museum, as well as to produce publications.

Dorset Tasmania History Society, Tas

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The Dorset Tasmania History Society was formed with the aim of researching and documenting more of the history of this great region. We are working to record the people of Dorset, and to capture as many of their histories and photos as we can for future generations.


Ravensthorpe Historical Society, WA

Website:
https://ravensthorpehistory.org.au/

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Situated in one of the most beautiful and colourful areas of Western Australia, Ravensthorpe Historical Society strives to be an active contributor to the richness of life, work and industry in the community by documenting and highlighting the uniqueness of the district's history to foster pride in the district's past and enthusiasm for its future.

Williamstown Historical Society, Vic

Website:
https://www.williamstownhistsoc.org.au

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Our goal is to celebrate, remember and preserve the unique and diverse history of Williamstown, Newport and Spotswood for generations to come. We aim to make our collections accessible to the broader community for research and interest purposes. Our volunteer organisation, established in 1956 by local history enthusiasts, has been operating for 70 years as a non-profit.

Historical Society Listing

The following is not an exhaustive list of historical societies nationally; rather, it collates names from across the decades that have been supplied by FAHS Councillors or have come to FAHS attention by other means.

If your organisation is not listed, contact FAHS. Better still, why not pay the small fee to become an Associate Member and enjoy additional profiling of a national kind? Visit the 'Become a Member' page.

To search for Australian historical societies by state and territory, use the dropdown menu.

Australian Society of Mayflower Descendants, Qld

Website:
https://www.mayflowersociety.org.au/

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In 2020, the Australian Society of Mayflower Descendants was formed by charter from the General Society of Mayflower Descendants in Plymouth USA. Our mission includes helping to tell the story of the Pilgrims to honour their strength, courage, faith and commitment to the principles of liberty. Our members are descendants of the original Mayflower passengers who seek to preserve their heritage in Australia.

Coonabarabran History Group, NSW

Website:
https://www.coonabarabranhistorygroup.org.au/

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Coonabarabran History Group presents historical information about Coonabarabran and the surrounding area. It aims to engage local people with their history and provide a window to the past for visitors. It provides a repository for Coonabarabran history, publications for sale, projects (current and completed), maps, family histories and other resources, research services and links to other sites of family and local history.

Fromelles Association of Australia, NSW

Website: https://fromelles.info/

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The Fromelles Association of Australia is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to commemorating those who fought and died in the Battle of Fromelles, France, in July 1916 — including Australian, British, and German soldiers. Our mission is to honour their sacrifice, support families in uncovering personal connections to the missing, and contribute to the ongoing identification of the unknown.

Sorell Historical Society, Tas

Website:
https://sorellhistory.org/

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We collect stories, photographs and artefacts that share the rich history of the Sorell district in south east Lutruwita/Tasmania – from Orielton to Marion Bay, from Nugent to Primrose Sands and the townships of Sorell, Midway Point, Dodges Ferry and Dunalley. Learn about the people of this place, from deep time to today.

The following organisations have financially supported the work of FAHS by way of paying an annual membership fee. Associate Members are entitled to this prominent national profiling as well as permission to display on their website and elsewhere the bright FAHS digital member badge.

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