Heritage Walk of Aberfeldie 1 March 2026
Discover the stories behind the Aberfeldie Estate on this guided walk with the Essendon Historical Society. Sunday 1 March 2026 commencing at 2pm. This walk offers a fascinating glimpse into […]
Events
Latest EHS Newsletter sent
Issue 272 December 2025 is on its way to members. The contents include: The easiest way to obtain the Newsletter is become an EHS Member. See https://esshissoc.org.au/about/. Memberships cost $20 […]
New 2026 Calendar – The 1860s in Colour
Calendar featuring Charles Nettleton’s 1866 photographs of Moonee Valley. The Calendar can be purchased online sale at https://esshissoc.org.au/shop/ with postage and handling included in the $20 price.
Recollections of St Kinnord Street, Aberfeldie
Born in 1916, John Newman Dalton grew up at Wahronga, 11 Combermere Street, and from the age of 10, lived with his grandmother, Fanny, at the home his grandfather had […]
Members Meetings held from July to November 2024
EHS hosts monthly meetings with guest speakers on the fourth Sunday February-November, beginning at 7.30 pm at the Moonee Ponds Court House Museum. JULY 2024 SPEAKER: JOHN BIRT and LAUNCH […]
Essendon Football Legend John Birt launches new Sports Exhibition
Sport has played a significant role in the Essendon District’s history. We recognise this with Our Sporting Legacy exhibition. John Birt, the Essendon Football Player and coach and Essendon Grammar […]
Annual Dinner with Lian Knight
Lian Knight, the author of “Ratbag, Soldier, Saint – The real story of Sergeant Issy Smith VC” was the guest speaker at our 53rd Annual Dinner, held on Tuesday, 27 […]
Hon Bill Shorten MP launches the Flemington House, Travancore book.
On Friday 12 May 2023, eighty Essendon Historical Society (EHS) members and guests attended the book launch by The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. […]
Flemington House, Travancore book release
For the first time a book on Flemington House, Travancore mansion is to be released in May. Flemington House was built in 1856-1862 for Hugh Glass, a squatter who spared […]
Why does your suburb have its name – website update
Featured Pic: The Rose and Crown, Essendon Hertfordshire, Bob Chalmers 2013. This website now has Place Names and Local Government pages that can be found on the Local History menu […]
