Primary contact
2A Cullen Street, Cohuna
Postal address: PO Box 423, Cohuna Vic 3568
Cohuna, Victoria 3568
Identity area
Identifier
daa/345
Authorized form of name
Cohuna and District Historical Society Inc, Victoria
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Cohuna Archives Centre, Victoria
- Cohuna Museum, Victoria
Type
- Community
Contact area
President/Secretary
Type
Address
Street address
2A Cullen Street, Cohuna
Postal address: PO Box 423, Cohuna Vic 3568
Locality
Cohuna
Region
Victoria
Country name
Postal code
3568
Telephone
03 5456 2345
Fax
cohunahistorical@gmail.com
Note
Description area
History
There are three main parts to the Cohuna and District Historical Society:
- Archives Centre (the brick building)
- Museum (the old Scots Church)
- Trash and Treasure (the old Scots Hall).
The society was formed in April 1970. In 1982 the Cohuna Historical Society Co-operative was formed. It purchased the Scots Church and Hall (following the formation of the Uniting Church) to display and store the extensive collection of exhibits, photographs and records. The Cohuna Historical Centre was officially opened on 17 November 1984. The Co-operative was dissolved in 1991.
The Archive and Photographic Collections are now housed in the purpose built Archives Building (adjacent to the Old Church Building), opened in 1992.
The Old Church Building has become the Museum for exhibits and special displays.
Geographical and cultural context
Cohuna is located about 3 hours north of Melbourne, situated on the Gunbower Creek. Major Mitchell's trails are a large part of the local history, but being situated close to the Murray River and associated wetlands has also given Cohuna a rich history in agriculture.
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Officer in charge: President/Secretary
Records management and collecting policies
History of Cohuna and District.
Buildings
The purpose-built brick Archives Building includes a large compactus unit in the fire-proof room.
Holdings
The Archives Centre holds:
- library
- research and records
- local newspapers (bound copies from 1957)
- microfilm of newspapers (Kerang, 1882-1913 and Cohuna, 1913 onwards)
- a photographic collection of people and places
- cemetery records for a wide area
- family and district history.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Publications of the society are listed at: https://cohunahistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/publications/
Access area
Opening times
Archives Centre: Open Friday, 10am-3pm or by appointment.
Museum: Open Monday, 10am-2pm; Friday, 10am-3pm or by appointment.
For appointments, phone: 03 5456 7332.
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
We welcome personal visits to view our extensive collection. Family and local history research can be arranged (for a small fee) or you may prefer to do your own.
You can email or use the form at https://cohunahistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/contact/
Reproduction services
Copying is available, for a fee.
Public areas
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised 11 February 2024
Language(s)
Script(s)
Sources
Maintenance notes
Access points
Access Points
- Agriculture (Thematic area)
- Local Studies (Thematic area)
- Social Organisations and Activities (Thematic area)