Wonthaggi & District Historical Society is an incorporated, not for profit organization founded in 1959. It is the custodian of the town and district’s mining, social and cultural heritage. Local newspapers, documents and manuscripts, photographs, maps, local histories, oral histories and objects all make up our archives. The historic, former Wonthaggi railway station building is both a museum and home to the society.

 

The Museum

The Plod

About the Society

News and Events

August Meeting

August Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, 21st August at the Railway Statio Museum..

Plod Essay July 2025

Plod Essay July 2025

Greyhound Racing in Wonthaggi (Part3) – The Demise of the ‘Dog Course’ – Sam Gatto

June Meeting

June Meeting

Next meeting will be held Thursday, 19th June 2025 at 7.00pm in the Railway Station Museum.

Plod Essay June 2025

Plod Essay June 2025

The Wonthaggi Dog Course1938-1954, Greyhound Racing in Wonthaggi (Part 2) – Sam Gatto