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Our latest events and exhibitions at a glance.

Share your knowledge and help other community members researching a specific topic, or

share your unique story with us - for future generations

Our next event

Robert Ellery & the Point Gellibrand Astronomy Observatory

Thursday 23 January  @ 7.30pm


Williamstown Town Hall, Level 1 Meeting Room


Guest Presenter - Tony Vowles, Royal Historical Society of Victoria


One of the most significant yet largely untold stories in Williamstown's history is the pioneering scientific work conducted at Gellibrand Point between 1853 and 1863. This talk will cover the history of the astronomy observatory and the dedicated astronomer Robert Ellery at the Point before the site was transformed and the observatory was relocated to accommodate the first Railway Workshops.


All welcome (including non-members)

@ The Library

 A display on the Streets & Houses of Hobsons Bay is coming soon to the Williamstown Library.

Community Noticeboard. Can you help?

We are frequently contacted by members of the public who are researching a topic or family history. If you have information or stories to share on any of these topics we would love to hear from you too.

Thompson Street

Do you have any stories or photos on the early development of Thompson Street, Williamstown?


A society member is interested in researching it's development including any photos of the original court house, town hall, police station.

Family History

One of our members is doing some family history and would like to contact any descendants of Richard Hook who ran a grocery store at 62 Douglas Parade in the 1950s/60's.


He would also like to speak to anyone who knew his aunt Aleksandra Rzecki who lived in Williamstown from the 1950s - 1983. She lived at 27 Lyons Street, Williamstown and was a portrait painter.

Preserving the past for the future

Do you have a story to tell?

Do you or a family member have a fascinating story to tell about a significant person, family, event, or location related to the communities of Williamstown, Newport, or Spotswood?


Make this year the year to share your history.


Get in touch and share your story with our community.


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