81 grants were announced on 7 May 2010 by the Hon. Peter Batchelor, Minister for the Arts.
Alexandra Football/Netball Club
A History of the Alexandra Football/Netball Club
Awarded: $3,740
To publish a book containing a written and pictorial history of the Alexandra Football/Netball Club, detailing events since the club’s beginning in 1884.
Anglican Parish of Bacchus Marsh and Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc
Cataloguing and digital preservation project
Awarded: $4,000
To catalogue and digitise an extensive collection of records of family and community history of the parish of Bacchus Marsh extending over 150 years.
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (Bendigo)
Searchable mining database
Awarded: $2,000
To produce a searchable computer database of mining claims in the Bendigo area from 1863-1933.
Australian Railway Society (Victorian Division) Inc
Print the book VRRS Vol 2: Mechanical Weighing Machines
Awarded: $3,000
To publish “Vol 2 Mechanical Weighing Machines” in the second edition in the Victoria Railways Reference series.
Australian Red Cross
Heritage Collection cataloguing and conservation
Awarded: $8,000
To undertake a conservation and collection management program to conserve the archives and memorabilia of the Australian Red Cross in the lead up its Centenary Year celebrations in 2014.
Axedale Our Town Our Future Inc
Preserve Axedale History Records
Awarded: $2,500
For cataloguing and storage of original records relating to the history of Axedale.
Bahgallah Memorial Hall Inc
Historic Community Photograph Display
Awarded: $1,100
For a public display of an extensive collection of historic photographs relating to the community of Bahgallah, collected on the occasion of the Hall’s 85th Anniversary celebrations in 2007.
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League Inc
Ballarat Base Hospital Nurse Training School 1888 – 1988
Awarded: $1,500
To produce a CD containing information on the history of the Nurses Training School and Ballarat Base Hospital, including photographs, memorabilia and a searchable database of names and dates entered from the nurse training school registers.
Beeac District News’ – Sub-Committee of Beeac Progress Association
The History of Beeac – 150 Years of European Settlement
Awarded: $6,000
To publish a book telling the stories of the people of Beeac and district over 150 years of European settlement using photographs, historical documents, memoirs older members of community and old newspaper reports.
Bendigo Easter Fair Society Inc
Bendigo Easter Fair – A Book
Awarded: $5,000
The Bendigo Easter Festival will celebrate its 140th year in 2010. In the lead up the society will publish a book that details the history of the Bendigo Easter Festival.
Bendigo Regional Archives Centre
Bendigo Regional Archives Centre (BRAC) Website
Awarded: $8,000
To develop a website for the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre to enable wider public access to the archive’s collections and to feature local stories and exhibitions on Bendigo’s history.
Berriwillock Community Development Group
The Berriwillock Memory Bank
Awarded: $4,850
To collate, appropriately store and make available online and in public displays, the records relating to the history of Berriwillock including oral histories, photos, documents and artefacts.
Bestchance Child Family Care
Bestchance, Burwood and Beyond – Over a century of caring for children
Awarded: $6,000
To catalogue, preserve and digitise the heritage collections including records, photographs and multimedia stories of Bestchance Child Family Care and develop a website to enable past families and clients to access information and share their local historical stories.
Birregurra District Historical Centre Inc
“Birregurra Businesses of Now and Yesterday”
Awarded: $4,000
To publish the book Birregurra Businesses of Now and Yesterday, detailing the history of the businesses in the Birregurra area.
Blackwood District Historical Society
Viable Viewing
Awarded: $2,014
For the archiving of the society’s collection including photographs, textiles and maps and plans.
Box Hill Historical Society Inc
Publication The natural history of Whitehorse
Awarded: $2,100
To publish a book on the natural history of the Whitehorse area, as it was at European settlement.
Bright & District Historical Society Inc
Document Rescue
Awarded: $3,000
To catalogue and archive copies of Alpine Observer newspapers to ensure their ongoing preservation.
Buchan Bush Nursing Association Inc
Buchan Bush Nursing 1911-201
Awarded: $5,627
In 2011 the Buchan Bush Nursing Centre will celebrate its centenary. In the lead up the association will research, write and publish a book detailing the history of the Buchan Bush Nursing Association.
Buloke Shire Council
Strong Roots – Resilient Communities
Awarded: $8,000
To develop a travelling exhibition celebrating the contribution made by early residents to the social fabric of Buloke.
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Identifying Buninyong’s Early History
Awarded: $2,000
To erect interpretive and informative signs at historic sites around Buninyong.
Bunyip & District Newsletter (Incorporating the Bunyip Historical Society)
Preservation of the Bunyip & District Newsletter
Awarded: $870
To digitise copies of the ‘Bunyip & District Newsletter’ to ensure its ongoing preservation.
Castlemaine Historical Society Inc
Castlemaine Mails 1931 – 1983
Awarded: $3,350
To purchase film copies of the Castlemaine Mail newspaper between 1931-1983 to enable access for local researchers.
Cavendish Townscape Association
The John Mackersey diaries – Cavendish 1857 – 1871
Awarded: $7,000
Transcribe and publish the diaries of pastoralist and local identity John Mackersey which record daily life on the pastoral lease “Kenilworth”.
Cockatoo Neighbourhood House
Ash Wednesday Reflections – ‘Baked Apples on the Tree’
Awarded: $6,800
To collate and publish a book of personal stories written by those involved in the Ash Wednesday fires.
Cornish Association of Victoria Inc
The Overland Trek for Gold in early 1850’s
Awarded: $2,250
To research, develop and make available online, a collection of information resources relating to the conditions experienced and routes taken between the copper mining areas of South Australia and the Victorian goldfields in 1851 and 1852.
Creswick & District Historical Society and Creswick Museum
Creswick & District Stories
Awarded: $6,500
To publish a book on the history of the town of Creswick and surrounding district.
Dingee Progress Association Inc
Create a history of Dingee
Awarded: $3,500
To produce and mount plaques in prominent areas throughout the township that provides a written record of the families who have played a major part in contributing to the history of the Dingee community.
Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation
Kooyoora Booklet
Awarded: $3,883
Publish a detailed and fully illustrated interpretation of how we believe our ancestors may have used a wonderful piece of country now known as Kooyoora State park.
Donald History & Natural History Group as part of the Donald MLA Society
“In the Pipeline”
Awarded: $5,698
To publish a book on the history of water supply in Donald and District titled In the Pipeline written by K.J. Rye.
East Gippsland Historical Society Inc
Housing of Negative Collection
Awarded: $4,740
To appropriately store and preserve a collection of negatives of historical significance to the East Gippsland Community.
East Loddon Historical Society Inc
Framed Photo Restoration
Awarded: $1,200
To conserve photographs and certificates of local historical significance within the society’s collection.
Echuca Historical Society Inc
Digitise photo negatives c1940
Awarded: $3,940
To digitise, archive, catalogue and produce a searchable database of photo negatives of the Riverine Herald newspaper.
Edrington Park History Research Group
Displaying Our History
Awarded: $1,309
For the purchase of display equipment to exhibit the group’s collection to the local community.
Everton Hall & Sporting Complex Committee
Everton District Local History Book
Awarded: $1,000
To produce and publish a book on the local history of the Everton District and its community members.
Footscray Community Arts Centre
Koorie Digital Quilt of the West
Awarded: $10,000
To collate, record and produce an interactive video of the oral histories of members of Melbourne’s western suburb’s Koorie community.
Friends of the Hamilton Botanic Gardens Inc
Interpretative Signage in the Hamilton Botanic Gardens
Awarded: $3,800
To erect interpretative and informative signs in the Heritage Listed Hamilton Botanic Gardens, indicating historic features.
Geelong Historical Society Inc
In Perfectly Safe Hands – a history of local government in
Awarded: $2,500
Geelong and district
To publish a book entitled In Perfectly Safe Hands: a history of local government in Geelong and district since 1836, to commemorate the centenary of the township of Geelong becoming a city in 1910.
Girgarre Living History Group (sub-committee of Girgarre Community Group Inc)
The Centenary of Closer Settlement
Awarded: $5,000
In 2011 the Girgarre Living History Group will celebrate the centenary of Closer Settlement in the district. As part of this celebration the group will publish a book and accompanying DVD documenting the history of the district and its people.
Golden Dragon Museum
DVD – 140 years of Chinese Participation in the Bendigo
Awarded: $10,000
Easter Festival – 1871 to 2010
To produce a DVD, recording the history of Chinese participation in annual Easter celebrations for 140 years.
Inverleigh Historical Society
Bannockburn Shire Rate Books Imaging Project
Awarded: $641
To transfer and index copies of the Bannockburn Shire rate books to CD for future preservation and research purposes.
Jeparit Heritage Walk Committee
Plaques for significant sites
Awarded: $3,000
To produce and erect informative plaques at sites of historic significance in Jeparit.
Keilor Historical Society Inc
Digital scanning of Keilor Historical Society newsletters
Awarded: $2,000
To digitise the society’s collection and make it available on CD and in booklet format.
Kent Road Primary School
Kent Road Primary School History Project
Awarded: $1,900
To produce a book outlining the history of the Kent Road Primary School including its establishment, achievements and special programs.
Kilmany Public Hall & Recreation – Centenary Sub-Committee
Kilmany Centenary Celebrations and Book
Awarded: $4,000
To produce information panels and publish a book commemorating Kilmany’s last 100 years in the lead up to the town’s Centenary in 2011.
King Valley Learning Exchange
History of the King Valley
Awarded: $2,100
To collate and appropriately store the various historical collections within the community, and make these accessible to the community through digital story telling.
Kuo Min Tang Society of Melbourne
Unlocking Melbourne Kuo Min Tang Society’s Historic Archives
Awarded: $9,600
To catalogue the archives of Melbourne Kuo Min Tang Society’s archives in order to enable and assist the Society to manage and provide community access to their collection.
Leigh Historical Society
Leigh Shire Rate Books Imaging Project
Awarded: $962
To transfer to CD and index the Leigh Shire Rate Books.
Maldon Museum & Archives Association Inc
Interpretive development of Maldon Museum’s Collection and Historic Building
Awarded: $5,000
To develop an interpretation plan for the museum’s collection.
Manangatang Improvement Group Inc
Manangatang
Awarded: $8,500
To research and produce a book containing community member’s stories about life in Manangatang and District from 1911 to 2011.
Merbein District Historical Society Inc
Training, Conservation Treatment and Storage project
Awarded: $7,751
To provide training to volunteer representatives from local Historical and Genealogical Societies, the local RSL and library staff to clean, preserve, maintain, and store items of historical significance.
Merton Landcare Inc
Merton Community History
Awarded: $3,500
To research, document, catalogue and display Merton’s historical relics, photographs and records.
Mission to Seafarers
Mission to Seafarers Archive
Awarded: $5,000
To purchase proper archival supplies to appropriately store the Mission to Seafarer’s collection.
Moonambel Arts & History Group
Heritage Walk Project
Awarded: $625
To publish a self-guided Heritage Walk leaflet illustrating sites of historic significance in Moonambel.
Mortlake & District Historical Society Inc
Publication of ‘Families of the Mount’
Awarded: $3,000
To publish a book about the early settlement of the Mortlake district, entitled Families of the Mount.
Museum of Chinese Australian History
Remembering pre-World War II Chinese Australia
Awarded: $7,850
To undertake an oral history project to record the life stories and memories of ten Chinese Australians in Victoria who arrived in Australia before WWII.
Nathalia Historical Society
Saving the History of Nathalia and District
Awarded: $6,413
To transfer from film to CD copies of the Riverine Herald and Nathalia Herald and produce a searchable index.
Nhill & District Historical Society
Saving our local newspaper
Awarded: $5,000
To digitise copies of the Nhill Free Press Newspapers.
Paynesville Maritime Museum Inc
Paynesville Maritime Resource Centre
Awarded: $3,000
To provide training to volunteers and purchase collection management software to catalogue the Museum’s collection.
Portland Family History Group Inc
Building a Port – the Worker’s Stories
Awarded: $5,350
To produce a DVD of stories from the people who worked on the construction of the Port of Portland between 1950 and 1960.
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum Inc
Queenscliffe Harbour & Fishermens Flat Oral and Visual History
Awarded: $3,175
To develop an interpretive tour and online education resource detailing the history of the Queenscliffe Harbour and ‘Fisherman’s Flat’ precinct.
Rochester Historical & Pioneer Society
Rochester and District Progress and History 1854 – 2004
Awarded: $2,900
To publish a book relating to the history of Rochester and District 1854- 1954 entitled “Prospering Still”.
Rosedale & District Historical Society Inc
Catalogue on computer
Awarded: $4,000
To transfer the society’s collection catalogue to computer and train volunteers in the use of catalogue software.
Royal South Street Society
Costumes and Collectables Exhibition
Awarded: $5,000
To produce an exhibition that celebrates 120 years of Royal South Street Eisteddford.
Simpson & District Community Centre Inc
The Heytesbury Settlement 50 Years on: Miracles, Memories & Madness
Awarded: $6,365
To publish a book celebrating the history of Heytesbury over the past 50 years.
St Arnaud Friends of the Library
Digitising Microfilm Copies of St Arnaud Mercury 1864-1900
Awarded: $5,760
To transfer from film to digital format copies of the St Arnaud Mercury newspaper.
Sunbury & District Heritage Association
Bulla School in Bygone Days
Awarded: $958
To preserve and archive a collection of records of the Bulla Primary School.
Swan Hill Genealogical & Historical Society Inc
Copy Swan Hill Guardians 1969-197
Awarded: $4,950
Transfer from film to digital format copies of the Swan Hill Guardian.
Taradale Historical Group
Taradale Town Walk
Awarded: $5,000
The erect interpretive and informative signs at the local heritage sites along the Taradale Town Walk.
The Friends of the Collins Settlement, Sorrento, Inc
Port Phillip Personalities – the legacy of the 1803
Awarded: $3,000
Sullivan Bay Settlement
To produce a series of short DVD documentary biographies of people from the 1803 settlement at Sullivan Bay near present-day Sorrento.
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association
Significance Assessment of the Pern Collection
Awarded: $4,500
To undertake a significance assessment of the The Pern Collection comprising 700 items of ethnographic material collected from Australia and the Pacific region in the early 20th century.
Upper Plenty Mechanics’ Institute Hall Association Inc
Story board local history display
Awarded: $5,000
To produce a permanent on the history of Upper Plenty from settlement to the present time.
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria
The History of the Volunteer Associations – Fire Brigades in Victoria
Awarded: $10,200
To research and publish a written history of the volunteer fire brigades associations in the State of Victoria.
Warracknabeal & District Historical Society
Digitising the Warracknabeal Heralds
Awarded: $8,000
Transfer from microfilm to CD copies of the Warracknabeal Herald Newspaper.
Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum
Community Volunteer Cataloguing
Awarded: $3,350
To upgrade the museum’s cataloguing system to improve management of and access to the museum’s collection.
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation
“Whats your story”
Awarded: $10,040
To conduct workshops and information sessions to develop community member’s skills in family history research and assist them in producing a document on their connection to the Heywood community.
Wodonga Family History Society
Albury/Wodonga Pioneer Register
Awarded: $600
To index and publish in CD format the names and stories of pioneer families and businesses in the Albury/Wodonga area.
Wonthaggi & District Historical Society
Inmagic Museum Package Upgrade
Awarded: $1,885
To upgrade the society’s cataloguing system to improve management and community access to the collection.
Wycheproof Historical Society
Catalogue or bust!
Awarded: $4,500
To purchase software to catalogue the society’s collection to enable better access for the community.
Yarra Libraries
Digitisation of Fitzroy Rate Records 1958 – 1973
Awarded: $5,000
To digitise, index and publish on CD the Fitzroy rate records from 1958-1973.
Yarroweyah Memorial Hall Committee/ Yarroweyah Community Coordinators/ Koonoomoo Improvement Group
Gum Trees, Lagoons and Flat Plains
Awarded: $6,525
To research, write and publish a book on the history of Yarroweyah and Koonoomoo.
Yea & District Historical Society Inc
Yea Historical Society Cataloguing Project
Awarded: $2,200
To catalogue Yea Historical Society’s collection of photographs, documents, letters and articles.