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
Plod Essay June 2024
Between two worlds: An Italian Childhood in Wonthaggi – Introduction, footnotes and editing by S.J. ‘Sam’ Gatto
A History of the State Coal Mine Rescue Station
The latest booklet for the Society written by long term Society member Dennis Leversha is now available.
May Meeting
Our next meeting will be held Thursday 16th May, 7.00pm at the Railway Station Museum.
Plod Essay May 2024
The Powlett Express & A Family Dynasty
April Meeting
Our next meeting will be held Thursday 18th April, 7.00pm at the Railway Station Museum
Plod Essay April 2024
Recent Acquisitions of the History Society’s collection