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Our latest events and exhibitions at a glance.
Share your knowledge and help other community members researching a specific topic, or
share your unique story with us - for future generations
Our next event:
Born on the tracks
Thursday 25 September @ 7.30 pm
Williamstown Town Hall, Level 1 Meeting Room
Guest presenter: Paul Thomas
Trugo is a uniquely Australian sport that originated in the mid-1920s in the working-class Western suburbs of Melbourne. It was reportedly invented by railway workers in the Newport Railway Workshops, who used old rubber buffer rings (from train carriages) and sledgehammers to pass the time during breaks.
Paul Thomas, President of the Victorian Trugo Association will share the story of Trugo.
All welcome (including non-members)
@ The Library, Williamstown
Lost + Found: The Rescued History of Hobson Bay
Whilst the official History month event is over for another year, we have left some items on display in the library a while longer, so don't forget to pop in a have a look at a small selection of our extensive collection - now showing in the heritage room at the Williamstown Library.
Community Noticeboard. Can you help?
We are frequently contacted by members of the public who are researching a topic or family history. If you have information or stories to share on any of these topics we would love to hear from you too.
Bronze Plaque of Catherine (Kate) Baker O.B.E.
The family of Catherine (Kate) Baker OBE is searching for the bronze plaque bearing her likeness, which she presented to Williamstown North Primary School in October 1938 during the State School reunion, where she was the special guest. Catherine's story and achievements are detailed in our People's Collection - Williamstown Notables.
If you have any information, the family would be most grateful if you could get in touch.
Carousel @ the beach
Do you have any photos of the original carousel in the fairground directly opposite Williamstown Beach?
We have received an inquiry from someone who now owns the old carousel and is undertaking its full restoration.
Family History
One of our members is doing some family history and would like to contact any descendants of Richard Hook who ran a grocery store at 62 Douglas Parade in the 1950s/60's.
He would also like to speak to anyone who knew his aunt
Aleksandra Rzecki
who lived in Williamstown from the 1950s - 1983. She lived at 27 Lyons Street, Williamstown and was a portrait painter.
If you have any information to share about any of the above topics, please contact us, and we will forward it to interested parties.
Do you have a story to tell?
Do you or a family member have a fascinating story to tell about a significant person, family, event, or location related to the communities of Williamstown, Newport, or Spotswood?
Make this year the year to share your history.
Get in touch and share your story with our community.
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