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MHR collects and provides Storage and Archival service,
for all records entrusted to their care.
A Custodian is appointed, all services being provided by volunteers at this time.
| President |
Brenda Lopez |
(03) 5772.1464 |
| Vice-President |
Ian Newman |
(03) 5772.2997 |
| Secretary |
Graham Eddy |
(03) 5774.7411 |
Treasurer |
Ray Mathieson |
(03) 5772.2362 |
Curator |
Hans Schonekas |
(03) 5772.2336 |
History Week Coordinator |
Jane Laws |
(03) 5772.3353 |
| All communications to: |
Murrindindi Historic Register
P.O. Box 66, Alexandra VIC 3714
murrindindi.historic.register@gmail.com
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Formative Events
| 1997 |
Formed as a support group
(13 founding members)
on a Shire-wide base,
to update and continue the
Shire of Murrindindi Historical Survey, 1995.
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| 2000 + |
Instituted the annual Dusty Swag
Bush Poems & Yarns Competition
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| 2000 + |
Sponsor the annual Heritage Week
featuring window displays (March 1-7)
— see display maintained at 45a Grant St, Alexandra
— and a leading heritage-oriented Event.
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| 2001 |
Incorporated for grant applications
re acquisition of microfilms of local newspapers,
training workshops, and to establish the
Murrindindi Historic Register (MHR)
Survey Database.
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| 2001 + |
Published The Timber Worker (2001)
and Dusty Swag Awards (2003)
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| 2004 - 2006 |
Commissioned and published
the history of Alexandra Shire to 2005,
incorporating The Red Gate by G.W.Noble 1968.
Released as Alexandra and District on 5 March 2006,
all 500 copies sold within 3 months.
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| 2007 |
Launched web site to make collection
and services more widely available.
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| 2010 |
Renovated Dove Cottage
and so gained permanent premises for the first time.
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Join Us
All persons over 18 years, with family or other interests in
the old townships of the Murrindindi Shire are welcomed.
Just email or post
the Membership Form
to any of our contacts.
Objectives
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To amend, add to and revise
the 1995 Historical Survey of the Shire of Murrindindi,
and to issue a Second Edition thereof.
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To involve all area and citizens of the Shire in the project,
by surveys, workshops, speakers, tour guiding,
promotions of heritage values and publications.
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To invite affiliation from historical societies, museums, libraries,
visitor centres, businesses and persons in support of these Objects.
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To collect and copy out-of-print books and publications,
original manuscripts, photographs, oral tapes interviews and
newspaper articles.
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To compile an Historical Records data text base, as a master index
for reference purposes to future generations.
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To collect and maintain surveys materials on events,
buildings and landmarks, pioneers and families
for future editions of the Register.
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To investigate and select computer programs, filming and storage systems,
to maintain the Register.
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To hold training workshops, volunteer working groups,
and promote community involvement and support.
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To apply for grants and donations in cash or kind towards the cost
of these activities and Objects.
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To engage in activities in furtherance of these Objects,
including deposits, trust investments,
and as approved by the Registrar of Associations (Victoria).
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