THE NEPEAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 

 

Up-dated January 31, 2013

 

Volunteers

Bookshop LibraryAudio & DVDs

Location: 827 Melbourne Road, Sorrento, Victoria 3943 - Melways 157 A8

Phone : 03 5984 0255
FAX: 03 5984 0935

Email:  nepeanhs@satlink.com.au

Hours: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm Saturday, Sunday, Some Public and School Holidays

(except Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Groups by arrangement.

Admission: Adults $5 Teenagers $2 Children free (accompanied by an adult)


The next general meetings of the

Nepean Historical Society

will be on

Friday 1st of March

at 8:00pm in the
Sorrento Museum

Mechanics' Institute, Corner Melbourne & Ocean Beach Road Sorrento

Guest Speaker: Des Young    

Topic: Mapping Australia

A talk with the display of two recently restored maps held by The NHS

and a DVD

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Friday 5th of April

at 8:00pm in the
Sorrento Museum

Mechanics' Institute, Corner Melbourne & Ocean Beach Road Sorrento

Guest Speakers: Valerie Wilson, VP Mornington & District Historical Society

& Murray Adams, Mornington Peninsula LHN Digitisation Officer

Topic: The Mornington Cemetary

A talk with demonstration of new cemetary website

 

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Friday 3rd of May

at 8:00pm in the
Sorrento Museum

Mechanics' Institute, Corner Melbourne & Ocean Beach Road Sorrento

Guest Speaker: Martin Lilford, Director, Lilford Smith Pty Ltd Exhibitions and Displays

Topic: Redesign proposals for Sorrento Museum

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We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. 

Don't forget a light dinner at Buckley's Chance at 6.15 for 6.30pm prior to the meeting. 

Book on 5984 2888 and ask to join the NHS table.  


 

See our CURRENT EVENTS page for information about tours of the Sorrento Cemetery

             

'The Nepean'

Quarterly journal of The Nepean Historical Society

The editor is Clive Smith who may be contacted  at this email address:

thenepean@ozemail.com.au 

Previous editions are available by clicking the link below - see the full technicolour productions.

 
                           

RESEARCH

Our Honorary Research Officer Janet South, and Barbara Stephenson

are able to undertake research using our extensive archives and other sources.

Go to the ARCHIVES page for a link to a downloadable Research Application Form and a Photo Request form.

 

EXCURSIONS

See our CURRENT EVENTS AND FUTURE MEETINGS page (link on the left)

for details of excursions arranged for members.

For more information contact Doreen Parker at the Museum

Visit the RECENT MEETINGS AND EXCURSIONS page (link at left) for reports and photos.


NEPEAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.

OFFICE-BEARERS  

President: Doreen Parker

Vice President: Natasha Wicks

Secretary: Bev Baker

  Assistant Secretary: tbc

Treasurer: Yvonne Watson

Archivist: Doreen Parker

Displays & Collection Co-ordinator: Joy Kitch

Committee Members: Bergliot Dallas, Jenny Nixon, Val Peppler & Janet South

  


POSITIONS VACANT

HERITAGE SHOP

The Society is seeking the services of a coordinator to be responsible for the Heritage Shop which generates a significant amount of funding for the NHS over the year and is an ideal activity for promoting the NHS in the community and to visitors.  Duties include sourcing suitable stock, liaising with the committee on street stalls and special events and assisting with the annual stock take in June each year.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

                      We are also seeking volunteer assistance in the office to help with general administrative tasks.

 

FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Secretary: Bev Baker

Telephone: (03)5984 0255 


Click links below for more information

guided tours

  • toilets
  • picnic area
  • wheelchair access

car & bus parking

The Nepean Historical Society appreciates the support of

www.beleura.org.au 
 

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