Kilmore Historical society Inc invites you to see the newly edited version of the films of Father James McHugh.
The showings will take place at the Old Kilmore Post Office on Saturday 29th April, 2023, from 10 am to 3pm. ( The movie will be repeated as necessary)
Father McHugh was a devotee of early movie making and documented scenes of Kilmore from around 1937 until 1939.
With thanks to the Bendigo Bank, Assumption College and individual donations the films have now been enhanced by the addition of a sound track – including the names of some of the people appearing in the films, and a music background.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free event for Heritage Month.
For further information email : kilmorehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
KHS celebrated the 160th birthday of the Old Post Office on Tuesday. Members, visitors, and old staff all put in an appearance. Here from left to right are five people who worked in the building before the postal functions were transferred to the new building:
Lindsey Musgrave, Kevin Parks, Glenda Pittaway, Tom Stute, Lyn Noonan
The party ended with cake and general reminiscences.
The current display in the foyer of the OPO celebrates the building’s 160th birthday. We have assembled material referring directly to the Kilmore PO, and some typical apparatus that would have been used in post offices of its era.
Here are some examples of phones of various vintages.
The ever-popular Book Sale will be back on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of October. We have some special bargains this time, including a huge number of art books, and we have just arranged to pick up two more donations.
The Historical Society will be holding a clothing display of Victorian clothing items. ‘Hatched and Matched’ reflects the nature of the items – christening gowns and wedding dress, both male and female. The display will open from Thursday 21st . We have a wide range of items in our own collection, and other items have been lent by private individuals for display. We thank all those who have entrusted their heirlooms to us.
The display will be held at the Old Kilmore Post Office, 2 Powlett St. We would appreciate a gold coin donation from visitors.
An elaborate christening gown of embroidered silk with mother of pearl buttonsThomas Hunt’s dress shirt and an elaborately embroidered waistcoat belonging to the Osborne collection.Nineteenth century mens’ grooming kit which belonged to Captain James MacNamara, a travelling companion of Horatio Nelson.
The display will be open on KHS’s usual opening days, being 10-3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10-1 on Saturday.
Police Station, Law Court, Post Office, Kilmore circa 1904
The Kilmore Historical Society invites you to visit the Kilmore Courthouse on Saturday, 21st October, 2017 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to view our Historical Photographic Collection.
Many of these photographs are unidentified people or locations in Kilmore, Wallan and other local areas.
Kilmore Historical Society 