Casterton & District Historical Society Inc.
incorporating the Casterton Community Museum, Old Railway Station, Casterton, Victoria, Australia
P.O. Box 48, Casterton, Victoria 3311, Australia.
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14 May 2012 (updated)

-- Daryl Povey --

Casterton Community Museum Opening Times:
  • Casterton Visitor Information Centre, Shiels Terrace, Casterton – opening times 9am to 5pm 7 days a week. Contact 55 812070 to make enquires about accessing the Casterton Community Museum - Research and Family History section.
  • Casterton Community Museum located at the Railway Station building in Jackson St, open by appointment. Contact 55 812070 for further details.
  • Both sections of the Casterton Community Museum are CLOSED from the 24th December to the 1st February.
  • The Casterton Community Museum has obtained Donor Gift Recipient endorsement by the Australian Taxation Office. If you would like to make a donation to the Museum, all donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. All donations go towards the conservation and preservation of the Museum Collection.
Henty Street Casterton pre 1920
Henty Street, Casterton (pre 1920)
Casterton & District Historical Society:

Contact details:

Office Bearers 2010-2011:
  • President - Jan Lier
  • Secretary - Ros Coventry
  • Treasurer - David Coventry
  • Senior Vice President - Jim Kent
  • Junior Vice President - Dawn Black
  • Archivist - Jan Lier
  • Public Officer - Murray Davis
President:
  • Jan Lier - 0432774314
 Secretary: Research Enquiries:
Casterton & District Historical Society Calendar of Events for 2012 (awaiting input):

  • February, 15th (Wed., 7.00pm) - We will meet on Wednesday, February 15th, for an informal welcome back BBQ at the Visitor Information Centre at 7 pm. BYO drinks and salads/plate. BBQ snags provided.

  • March, 26th (Mon. 2.00pm) - Meeting at Albion Hotel Private Dining Room, Casterton.

  • April - No Meeting

  • May 4th - 6th
    GILL Family Reunion being planned for Casterton.
    John Gill & his wife Grace{Pearce} arrived in Portland Vic in 1855.
    A Reunion is being planned for 4-6 May 2012 in Casterton where many of the descendants settled.
    Activities are still in the planning stages.
    Related Surnames: Farnsworth, Bailey, Smith, White, Purves {Pervannis}, Lewis.
    It is advisable to book accommodation early.
    Contact Veronica... 03 97424291 or Email - vtobrien@bigpond.net.au
    Patricia... 03 52503301 or Email - patricia.milburn@bigpond.com

  • May, 16th (Wed. 2.00pm) - Meeting at Casterton RSL, 2.00 pm

  • June - Meeting date to be advised

  • July - Meeting date to be advised

  • August - Meeting date to be advised

  • August 25th (Sat. 2.00 p.m.)
    Reunion and Book Launch of the family of James Henry Ball.
    The descendants of James Henry Ball, Pioneer Settler, who came to Australia from Woolaston, England in 1852 and settled near Casterton, Victoria will be gathering at the Hamilton Lamb Hall, Kalkee Road (between Lynott and Wavell streets), Horsham on Saturday 25 August at 2 p.m for a reunion and to launch a family history book.
    James Henry Ball had 2 marriages – to Annie Price and Catherine Hanley. We would love to see descendant of the 22 children from these families.
    For further information, registration and ordering the book or disc please contact-
    Mary Birch, 27 Bleakley Street, Horsham, 3400,
    ph.(03) 53826778;
    email - embirch@optusnet.com.au by 30 June 2012.

  • September - Meeting date to be advised

  • October - Meeting date to be advised

  • November - Meeting date to be advised

Meetings where there is a guest speaker or activity, no business will be dealt with unless advertised.

Casterton Town Hall 75th Anniversary (call for items of interest)
Hi Daryl,
Jan Lier has suggested I contact you with the possibility of putting some information on the website regarding a search for items for an exhibition at Casterton Town Hall foyer in 2012 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Hall.
I am hoping to source images and objects relating to the hall, particularly images, newspaper cuttings or objects relating to the building of the hall, the laying of the foundation stone, opening ceremony and associated events, and other major events in the hall. And also any objects which reference the hall such as souvenirs, posters, programs, tickets etc. from the early years of the hall.
Any photographs or paper based items would be copied, and originals would not be used in the display. Jan has indicated there are some items in the C&DHS collection, and I’m hoping that a "call out" via the website might unearth other items in private collections.
Please contact me if you require further information.
Many thanks
Regards
Trevor

Trevor Smith
Cultural Collection Officer
Glenelg Shire Council
PO Box 152
PORTLAND VIC 3305
(03) 5522 2319
Email : Trevor Smith