The Yarram & District Historical Society has a long and distinguished history. First formed in May 1911, it was the first sub-history centre of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria to be formed in Victoria.

Under the leadership of Rev. George Cox this group flourished until Rev. Cox in 1915 enlisted and went to serve in the war, the group then closed. The Society was reformed in 1964.

The society has many items of historical interest, ephemera and other memorabilia covering the Old Alberton Shire.

The People File
This file is growing all the time. Its contents vary, some hold a lot of information others not so much. Could be obituaries, certificates, marriage notices, cuttings of all sorts. Families are encouraged to put material in there and where they can be contacted, by those also looking for the same family.

The War Index
Covers all wars, has cuttings, photographs, death notices etc. Any one who wishes can add their family member to this collection with what information they would like to put in there.

Gippsland Standard Newspaper
From the 1850s to 1940. Some years have been indexed, they include:
1882 -1888
1895 -1906
1909- 1912
1916 -1920

The above newspapers have a name index and are being added as time permits. Other papers can be looked up if dates are given. Lots of day-to-day information of your family and how they lived their lives.

All indexes cover B.D.M.’s Obituaries, events, clearing sales, meetings, etc. Council meetings and sport are mentioned but not indexed as they are too big.

Insurance Certificates
These insurance certificates vary in information. Some list household furniture and personal property. Others describe the property, farm building, etc. For further information contact the Research Officer.

The records of the Yarram & District Historical Society include the areas and towns of Yarram, Alberton, Tarraville, Port Albert, Woodside, Tarra Valley, Won Wron, Macks Creek, Carrajung, Devon North, Jack River, Alberton West, Alberton East, Gelliondale, Hedley, Stacey’s Bridge, Blackwarry, Balook, Baloong, Willung, Binginwarri, Willung South, Calrossie, Hiawatha, Woranga, Wonyip, Darriman and Giffard.

Research Fees
Fees are $15.00 per hour plus photocopying and postage. To attend the research rooms the first hour is $15, each hour after that is $10 per hour.

Inquiries regarding research can be made to:

Research Officer: research.ydhs@gmail.com or

Yarram & District Historical Society Inc.
P.O. Box 213 Yarram 3971

Open Wednesdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.