Mornington and District Historical Society presents the Annual Leslie Moorhead Lecture:

Evelyn Juers, author of House of Exile: The Life and Times of Heinrich Mann and Nelly Kroeger-Mann

From Berlin to Mornington: the life and times of Hans Lindau, 1895-1982
Venue: The Studio (Old High School Library), Wilsons Road, Mornington
Date: 21 November, 2:30pm
Enquiries: 5975 2958

Our Guest Speaker this year is noted writer and literary critic, Evelyn Juers, who is also co-publisher of the literary magazine, HEAT and the Giramondo Publishing. Her book, The House of Exile: the life and times of Heinrich Mann and Nelly Kroeger-Mann, was shortlisted for this year’s Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and Prime Minister’s Literary Awards for non-fiction.

Evelyn Juers’ research for her forthcoming book led her to Mornington in search of information on on Mornington’s own Hans Lindau, a Botanist who was interred in England and sent to Australia on the internee ship, the Dunera. We are delighted that Evelyn is to talk to us about this most remarkable man and the part he will play in her new book.

Hastings-Western Port Historical Society has launched its new book, Hastings – People and Places, vol. III.

A beautifully illustrated 136 page book, Hastings – People and Places, vol. III features stories and historical accounts of community groups, buildings, industry, ferries, schools, and sports clubs to name just a few. Highlights include stories on such notable local figures as Janice Danaher, OAM; David “Roy” Greive; Eunice Mathews; Dr Arthur Haywood and Arthur Woodley.

As Edwin Mawson explains in his foreword, “This book helps to revive memories and enlighten those who were not there at the time.”

Edited by Shirley Davies, Beryl Stockton and Rita Cooper from the Hastings-Western Port Historical Society, Hastings – People and Places is available in both hardback and paperback and can be purchased through the Society or Hastings Newsagency. The hardback retails for $55 and the paperback is available for $30.

Join Dromana and District Historical Society for the book launch of Heritage Signs of Dromana by Peter Holloway.

Venue: Historical Museum – Dromana and District Historical Society
Date: 31 October (3pm)
Address: Old Shire Office, 359A Point Nepean Road, Dromana
Enquiries: 5989 2243

Join the local ranger for an interesting history walk at Coolart Wetlands and Homestead.

Date: 26-27 October (10:30am-2:00pm)
Address: Lord Somers Road, Somers (Melway ref: 193 J9)
Cost: $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for concession holders, and $5 for children
BYO: sturdy shoes and lunch
Bookings essential: 5931 4001

Join Rye Historical Society for a picnic at the Lime Kiln on Sunday 25 October (11am – 2pm). 

There will be live music, books for sale from the Historical Society, photographs on display and Society members on hand to answer your questions. The Rye Lions Club will also provide a sausage sizzle.

Meet at: the Rye foreshore, White Cliffs (Melway ref: 168 D3) 
BYO: food, drinks, seating and table
Enquiries: paulineepowell@yahoo.com or 0403 352 797

Don’t miss the special twilight tours at Cape Schanck Lighthouse and Museum during History Week!
Venue: Cape Schanck Lighthouse and Museum
Date: 24 October (every half hour from 5pm-7pm)
Bookings essential: 5988 6184

Join these intriguing and compelling cemetery tours during History Week

Flinders Pioneer Cemetery
Flinders District Historical Society
Date: Sunday 25 October (11am-12pm or 2pm-3pm)
Meet at: Stokes Street, Flinders (Melway ref: 261 J7)
Cost: Free
Bookings essential: Ken Lacey (5989 0802) or Heather Hamilton (5989 0145)

Mornington Cemetery
Join your tour guide from the Mornington and District Historical Society for a guided walk. Discover more about Mornington’s local identities.
Date: 31 October (1:30pm)
Meet at: Craigie Road gates, Mt Martha
Cost: Free
Bookings essential: 5989 2219

Rye Cemetery
Joing Rye Historical Society for a guided tour of the historic graves – learn about the people who lie there and their contribution to Rye. The Cemetery was gazetted in 1868 but burials had occurred before that.
Date: 1 November (2pm)
Meet at: Lyons Street gate, Rye
Cost: $5 (includes refreshments and admission to the Rye Historical Society after the tour)
Bookings essential: paulineepowell@yahoo.com or 0403 352 797 

Sorrento Cemetery
Nepean Historical Society
Date: 1 November (2pm)
Meet at: Sorrento Cemetery entrance, Normanby Road
Cost: Free
Bookings essential: 5984 0255

McCrae Homestead and Museum will launch a new gallery, Views of Port Phillip Bay, in the re-opened McCrae Interpretation Centre.
Date: 28 October, 31 October and 1 November (12:00pm-4:30pm)
Address: 11 Beverley Road, McCrae (Melway ref: 159 A10)

Built in 1844 by Andrew and Georgiana McCrae, McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria’s oldest homesteads and is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life, using locally available materials and primitive construction techniques.

Georgiana McCrae was an accomplished artist, musician and diarist. Her beautiful sketches are housed in the museum beside the original homestead which contains the rare collection of 19th Century family heirlooms and artworks.

Explore our fascinating past with these intriguing open day events.

Historical Museum – Dromana and District Historical Society
Date: 31 October – 1 November (2pm-4pm)
Address: Old Shire Office, 359A Point Nepean Road, Dromana
Enquiries: 5989 2243

The Old Post Office Museum – Mornington and District Historical Society
Date: 31 October – 3 November (1:30pm-4:30pm)
Address: Corner The Esplanade and Main Street, Mornington
Enquiries: 5976 3203

Rye Historical Society Museum
Rye Historical Society will celebrate the re-opening of its room – The Old Schoolhouse – at Rye Primary School during History Week.
Date: 25 October and 1 November (2pm-4pm)
Address: Rye Primary School, Corner Lyons and Collingwood Streets, Rye
Admission: gold coin donation
Enquiries: paulineepowell@yahoo.com or 0403 352 797

Somerville Mechanics Institute – Somerville, Tyabb and District Heritage Society
Date: 31 October (10am-4pm)
Address: 66 Station Street, Somerville
Enquiries: somtyheritage@hotmail.com

Sorrento Museum and Watts Cottage – Nepean Historical Society
Date: 31 October (1:30pm-4:30pm)
Address: 827 Melbourne Road, Sorrento
Admission: gold coin donation
Enquiries: 5984 0255

Take a trip down memory lane with these special photographic displays.

Early Balnarring
Historical photographs prepared by the Balnarring Historical Society
Venue: Balnarring Beach Store, 181 Balnarring Beach Road
Dates: 24-31 October (during shop hours)
Enquiries: 5983 5309

Cape Schanck Lighthouse and Museum, 1859-2009
Exhibition of photographic images from the Museum archives
Venue: Cape Schanck Lighthouse and Museum
Dates: 24-31 October
Enquiries: 5988 6184

Early Dromana
Historical photographs prepared by the Dromana and District Historical Society
Venue: Ritchies IGA Supermarket, Corner O’Donohue Street and Point Nepean Road, Dromana
Dates: 24 October – 1 November (during shop hours)
Enquiries: 5989 2243

Historic Dromana and surrounds
Historical photographs prepared by the Dromana and District Historical Society
Venue: Rosebud Library, McDowell Street
Dates: 24 October – 1 November (during opening hours)
Enquiries: 5989 2243

Historic Hastings
Photographic display prepared by the Hastings-Western Port Historical Society
Venue: Hastings Library, 7 High Street
Dates: 23 October – 2 November (during opening hours)
Enquiries: 9781 1141 

History of the Mornington district
Display prepared by the Mornington and District Historical Society
Venue: Mornington Library, Vancouver Street
Dates: until 31 October (during opening hours)
Enquiries: 5976 3203