Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries Inc.

31/07/2026

Our next meeting next Saturday, 1st August shouldn't be missed if you are considering a holiday researching your family's history.

22/07/2026

We have limited spots available, so please book in if you are keen to hear about some very interesting people who are buried at Cheltenham Memorial Park cemetery.

Some of you may have seen my attempts to advertise our next In-House talk! 😵‍💫
Here goes again!

Please join us for the next In-House talk at the Cottage at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery.

We will talk about 4 interesting and well known people of their era’s.
A Titanic survivor, a tragic female entertainer & comedian, a legendary AFL footballer & one of the powerhouses behind the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

When: Wednesday 29th July, 2026
Time: please arrive 10:30am for an 11am start.
You can grab a cuppa, a bickie or two, then sit and enjoy the show.

Where: Pioneer Cottage.
Entry via door on left hand side of the building.

Please book early as we have limited seats.

Info@ focrc.org

05/07/2026

Some of you may have seen my attempts to advertise our next In-House talk! 😵‍💫
Here goes again!

Please join us for the next In-House talk at the Cottage at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery.

We will talk about 4 interesting and well known people of their era’s.
A Titanic survivor, a tragic female entertainer & comedian, a legendary AFL footballer & one of the powerhouses behind the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

When: Wednesday 29th July, 2026
Time: please arrive 10:30am for an 11am start.
You can grab a cuppa, a bickie or two, then sit and enjoy the show.

Where: Pioneer Cottage.
Entry via door on left hand side of the building.

Please book early as we have limited seats.

Info@ focrc.org

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Come and join us at an In-House tour at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery Cottage.
Hear about a Titanic survivor, a tragic female entertainer/comedian, a legendary AFL footballer and one of the power houses behind the Melbourne 1956 Olympics.

Wednesday 29th July, 2026
Time: arrive at approx. 10:30am for an 11am start.

You can grab a cuppa & a bickie or two, then sit down and enjoy the show.

Please book early as we have limited seats available

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22/06/2026

11/06/2026

And another one that might be of interest to our members and friends.

02/06/2026

*** NOTE: Meeting is cancelled.

Our next meeting is a week later this month because of the King's Birthday weekend. Come along on 13th June for this very interesting talk.

01/06/2026

So much history in our great city ⏳🏡

A visit to the Cranbourne Shire Historical Society and the Fisherman’s Cottage Museum complex is like stepping back more than 100 years in time.

Big thanks to Sue, Barry (pictured) and Gary for the tour — I stayed twice as long as I intended! 👏

From books and records to household items and memorabilia, the incredible collection gives a real glimpse into how locals lived across the old Shire of Cranbourne.
The whole site is immaculately maintained by passionate volunteers who care deeply about preserving our local history.

I’d encourage anyone to visit. You won’t be disappointed and you’ll leave with an even greater appreciation of our local history.