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The White Hat Guide to Genealogy & Family History Events in Melbourne
ResourcesA great starting point for anyone interested in genealogy is the family history section of the State Library of Victoria. There are also a range of resources available at the Victorian Archives Centre and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Location-specific information can be found at a range of local historical societies, a selection of which are listed below.
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The Sorrento Museum and Heritage Gallery
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This museum in the 1877 Mechanic Institute building records the history of
the surrounding area. One of the prized possessions is the remains of a water
cask from the ill-fated settlement attempt by Captain Collins in 1803 which
included a young Johhny Fawkner
and the convict William Buckley.
It also contains a wet suit belonging to
Harold Holt who drowned nearby. $3 entry fee applies. |
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1.30-4.30 pm, weekends, public & school holidays |
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Enquiries: (03) 5984 0255 |
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Williamstown Historical Society Museum
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Covering maritime history, model ships, furniture, costumes and general exhibits relating to life in Williamstown. |
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2-5pm, Sundays |
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Electra Street
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Williamstown |
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Enquiries: (03) 9397 5423 |
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| Page last updated: | 11 October, 2008 | | URL:
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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