Hopetoun & District Historical Society

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called Victoria, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders — past, present and future.

Please be aware that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of Victorian Collections.

Users of this site should be aware that in many areas of Australia, reproduction of the names and photographs of deceased people is restricted during a period of mourning. The length of this time varies and is determined by the community.

Reuse of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material on this site may require cultural clearances. Users are advised to contact the source organisation to discuss appropriate reuse.

About

Hopetoun & District Historical Society collects, collates and restores records, provides information for a small fee and renovates, restores and maintains buildings, machinery and historical items for future generations.

Type of organisation

archive, community collection, government local council collection, museum, historical house, heritage centre, historical society

Opening hours

By appointment.

Entry fee

$5 pr head, children umder 12 free.

Contact

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See the Valuations page for information on historical item valuation.

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Items featured online

Photograph, Mouse plague, Woomelang c 1917, 1917 Woomelang, Greg Dwyer Photographer

Digital Image Hopetoun House Circa 1893, Lascelles Family -Hopetoun House C 1893

Spirit Iron, Circa 1910

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Items featured online

Photograph, Mouse plague, Woomelang c 1917, 1917 Woomelang, Greg Dwyer Photographer

Digital Image Hopetoun House Circa 1893, Lascelles Family -Hopetoun House C 1893

Spirit Iron, Circa 1910