MDHS Events

Visitors warmly welcomed

Please see below the MDHS Event Calendar

May
14
Tue
2013
COFFEE MORNING @ St Mark’s Uniting Church, Friendship Room
May 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

MILITARY CAMPS AT MT. MARTHA 1889-1973
Peter Muir will talk on the history of Balcombe Camp and surrounds and his time there as an apprentice.

Jun
11
Tue
2013
Coffee Morning @ St. Marks Uniting Church
Jun 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Our next coffee morning is the ever popular “Show and Tell”.  Bring a treasured item, photo or document to share with other Society memebers.

Jul
11
Thu
2013
WERRIBEE PARK MANSION and Gardens BUS TRIP @ Mechanics Institute pick up
Jul 11 @ 6:45 pm

Werribee Park was home to the Chirnside family from the 1870’s, and the venue for much grand entertaining, the Mansion is furnished in the style of a wealthy family of the period.
The family empire was built on wool, and thousands of sheep were shorn at the nearby farm.
We will arrive at the Park to begin our guided tour of the Mansion at 11 a.m.
After lunch in the cafe, feel free to re-enter the Mansion for another look, or wander round the 10 hectares of European style gardens with magnificent old trees.
Please return to by 30th June, 2013

Sep
10
Tue
2013
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING @ Old Post Office Museum
Sep 10 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Come and hear about your Society’s work over the last 12 months. Morning tea and a chat will follow

Nov
11
Mon
2013
Coffee Morning John Milne @ St Marks Church
Nov 11 @ 11:30 pm – 1:00 am
Dec
7
Sat
2013
Christmas Luncheon @ The Old Post Office Museum
Dec 7 @ 12:00 am – 2:30 am

Come and join us at our annual members Christmas Lunch.  We have plenty to celebrate this year.  Please bring a plate to share – we will provide the liquid refreshment.