Invergowrie

Hawthorn 1863

Governor Hotham Hotel

Hawthorn Football Club

Hawthorn Fire Station

Electric Tram 1913

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The Hawthorn Historical Society was formed in 1974. Our members are committed to exploring, preserving and sharing the community’s history and heritage. We hold frequent events, including talks, walking tours and displays. We also conduct research, help to answer queries from the public and publish historical publications and a quarterly newsletter.

Our Historical Society is affiliated with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

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Your financial membership will enable us to achieve our goals, to improve community access to the historical resources and support the ongoing work of our volunteers.

The donation of documents, family histories, photos and memories of events in Hawthorn is always welcome.

If you have an interest in history, time to help or have research, photographic, secretarial or IT skills we want to hear from you.

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It was certainly a treat to see inside the cellar of the old Bridge Hotel which was built in 1854 for publican James Connell one of Hawthorn's early settlers. The hotel at 155 Church Street was delicensed in 1863 and extended to become a gracious private home and is now registered with the National Trust. ... See MoreSee Less
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Enjoy reading this article from the Free Press in 1986. ... See MoreSee Less
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Such a lovely day for our Upper Hawthorn history Walk that took in Rae St, View St and Lyndhurst Crescent. Guided by our President, Liz Yewers walkers had the opportunity to learn about the people and development of this area and observe the different architectural styles. Some images from the day. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are into the second half of our alphabetical Hawthorn places and landscapes.Here are some O images.1. Oak Street with the view of the city.2. The house named Oti Pua in Isabella Grove near the Yarra.3. The Owen buildings near Glenferrie Station were built in 1922. 4. An unusual bluestone house at 37 Oxley Road.5. A cute weatherboard in Oberon Avenue. ... See MoreSee Less
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It was lovely to receive the donation of some trophies awarded by Hawthorn Amateur Swimming Club to Julie McDonald during the middle 1960s. Julie went on to a be a freestyle swimming champion who represented Australia at two Commonwealth Games and two Olympics. ... See MoreSee Less
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