MURRAY DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Located at the Old Schoolmaster's House, Edenvale Heritage Precinct, Pinjarra.
Our volunteers are there to greet you on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am – 3 pm, or by appointment.
The aim of the Historical Society is to research, collect, maintain and share stories of the Murray District that stretches from North Dandalup to Coolup, from West Murray to Dwellingup – and including the vibrant town of Pinjarra. We have a well maintained local history library, interesting displays and a large collection of photographs, documents, and display books.
VOLUNTEERS … would you like to become one too?
We have a strong membership of enthusiastic people and are always looking for additional members to join us. If you have a love of history, in particular of the Murray District, or if you have information to share, please visit us. And if you like what you see, consider becoming a member of our group. Our general meetings with a guest speaker are open to visitors. Other events, including bus trips, are available to members. All visitors are welcome to browse our collections during our ‘open’ hours or by appointment.
Events in 2024
Call for Volunteers:
Can you help: The Murray Districts Historical Society is seeking volunteers.
The Murray Districts Historical Society, a group of local history enthusiasts, is looking for some like-minded individuals to join them.
The group first met in 2008 and by 2011, known as the Historical Society in Pinjarra, it had a membership of 50.
Rechristened the Murray Districts Historical Society, it moved into its new home in the Old Schoolmaster's House in the Edenvale Heritage Precinct in February 2009. The site hosts an impressive collection of photos, documents and family histories from the region.
The society welcomes new members and is looking for volunteers who would enjoy working with current members on roster at the house. It is helpful to assist with computer data entry ability. They meet to work on many projects and displays. The committee meets once a month as well as General Meetings are held every second month with a guest speaker, also visits to historic points of interests and social activities.
The house is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment, although volunteers are often busy there updating the local history files, preparing and setting up new photographic displays, updating the register of photographs and researching documents to create histories of local families, buildings and events.
For more information call Anne Cubitt on 0422 516 283 or email mdhspinjarra@outlook.com
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Other projects, meetings and tours are advertised closer to the date in the Community Newspaper.
Note: There is more to read on our Local History
so do come along to the Murray Districts Historical Society and see what is available.
Follow our monthly articles in the Community Newspaper for more information about the history of Pinjarra and the heritage buildings of the Murray District. And we always welcome any stories or photos you are willing to share with us.
Visit us to view our current photographic displays:
- ANZAC
- Coolup Sports and Social
- Alcoa
- North Dandalup
Follow our monthly articles in the Community Newspaper for more information about the history of Pinjarra and the heritage buildings of the Murray District. And we always welcome any stories or photos you are willing to share with us.
And we welcome new members.
For information about the Murray Districts Historical Society, its membership and its activities, please contact
Anne Cubitt – Secretary mdhspinjarra@outlook.com
For assistance with research or general questions about local history, contact Merv Beacham on 0417 986 838, or Val King on 0458 673 608
For more photos and stories of the rich history of the Murray, look at our Website murrayhistory.org.au/home or visit us at the Old Schoolmaster’s House within the Edenvale Heritage Precinct.
