Established in 1984 as part of Victoria’s 150th Celebrations, the Centre houses a collection of photographs, newspapers, books, maps, oral history, local records, genealogical records and ephemera relating to the southern part of the Mildura Rural City Council (formerly the Shire of Walpeup.)

Early townships in the area included Baring, Boinka, Bronzewing, Carina, Cowangie, Danyo, Galah, Gypsum, Kiamal, Linga, Murrayville, Nunga, Ouyen, Panitya, Tiega, Torrita (Nyang), Trinita, Tutye, Underbool and Walpeup.

The Centre is operated by volunteers, who can provide assistance with accessing the collection.