Eacham Historical Society, located in Malanda on the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland, Australia.

The Eacham Historical Society:

• Encourages the study of local history.
• Collects and maintains historical records, material and places of historic interests.
• Promotes the interchange of information through talks, discussions, excursions and exhibitions.

The Society has a strong and active membership with a special interest in publishing books and periodicals.

The Historical Resource Centre, situated in Elizabeth Street Malanda, is the meeting room and archival repository for all printed and photographic collections of the Eacham Historical Society.

It also houses quite a comprehensive library of books pertaining to the history of North Queensland. These books are available for perusal and study at the centre by students and members of the general public. Books can be borrowed by Society members. The Land Settlement Registers, which contain the names of all the first settlers in the Atherton Land Agent’s District, are available for perusal and research. These registers, all beautifully handwritten, contain a wealth of information pertaining to the early settlement of the Atherton tablelands.

The Resource Centre is open Tuesday evenings 7:30 to 9:30, and Thursday mornings, 9:00 am to noon.

Postal Address:
The Eacham Historical Society Inc.
P.O.Box 533, Malanda, Australia, 4885