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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
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)
A display on the Streets & Houses of Hobsons Bay is coming soon to the Williamstown Library.
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.
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.
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.
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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Wiiliiamstown VIC, 3016
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We acknowledge the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of these lands and waterways and pay our respect to Elders past and present.