Linton & District Historical Society

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Linton & District Historical Society

To foster historical interests and disseminate knowledge of the Linton District To undertake and encourage historical research of Linton and district.

Formed in 1981, the Linton and District Historical Society was one of the first Historical Societies in the region. In 2013, it celebrates 32 years of promoting the history of Linton and district and making it more accessible to both locals and non-locals alike. The district of interest to the Society includes Pittong, Happy Valley, Mannibadar, Piggoreet, Golden Lake and Pitfield, as well as the t

own of Linton. Our Aim and Objectives are:
To foster historical interests and disseminate knowledge of Linton and district. To collect items of historical interest of Linton and district. To promote the preservation of items of historical interest of Linton and district. To raise funds for the fulfillment of the above.

24/04/2026

Lest we forget

09/04/2026

Open Day Sunday April 12th 2-5 pm.

Open Days are held on the second Sunday of every month (except January and May) between 2 pm and 5 pm at the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre, and are open to the public. Volunteer members attend on a roster basis to answer queries relating to family or Linton history.

Members and non-members are welcome to come on Open Days to share their history, look at our collection, and make copies of documents and photographs if they wish for a nominal fee.

Contact us via email: [email protected]

07/04/2026

Did you know that Linton once boasted a savings bank, a post office and telegraph station, Shire office, state school, four churches, a court-house, a weekly newspaper, mechanics' institute (with library of 2000 volumes) and five hotels? Join us on Wednesday night when our guest speaker Jill Wheeler will talk about the fascinating and rich history of Linton. Visitors welcome.

29/03/2026

We had an informative and enjoyable cemetery walk today. Thanks to everyone who attended.
Special thank you to Chris and Karen for their wealth of knowledge making an entertaining tour of historically significant families of Linton and surrounds.
Special thank you also to Clare Bear Sweets and Thru the Gate cafe for the extra effort you made for our delicious afternoon tea.

08/03/2026

💜 Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, achievements, and impact of women everywhere.

In recognition of this special day, we'd like to honour the life and legacy of Dr Vera Scantlebury Brown OBE - a remarkable doctor whose work transformed care for women, infants, and young children across Victoria.

Born in Linton in 1889, Vera dedicated her life to improving family health. After serving in WWI, she became a driving force behind modern maternal and child health services.

A true pioneer, her vision helped shape the child and maternal health system we rely on today.

Today, we celebrate her and women everywhere. You can visit Vera's sculpture in the Avenue of Honour in Linton.

05/03/2026

Open Day Sunday March 8th 2-5 pm.

Open Days are held on the second Sunday of every month (except January and May) between 2 pm and 5 pm at the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre, and are open to the public. Volunteer members attend on a roster basis to answer queries relating to family or Linton history.

Members and non-members are welcome to come on Open Days to share their history, look at our collection, and make copies of documents and photographs if they wish for a nominal fee.

Contact us via email: [email protected]

05/02/2026

Open Day Sunday February 8th 2-5 pm.

Open Days are held on the second Sunday of every month (except January) between 2 pm and 5 pm at the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre, and are open to the public. Volunteer members attend on a roster basis to answer queries relating to family or Linton history.

Members and non-members are welcome to come on Open Days to share their history, look at our collection, and make copies of documents and photographs if they wish for a nominal fee.

Contact us via email: [email protected]

24/12/2025

The committee members would like to take this opportunity to convey their heartfelt thanks to our members and supporters of the Linton & District Historical Society for their contributions in 2025, and wish you a peaceful Christmas and a New Year filled with happiness, joy and lasting magic in 2026.

11/12/2025

Open Day Sunday December 14th 2-5 pm.

Open Days are held on the second Sunday of every month (except January) between 2 pm and 5 pm at the Letty Armstrong Resource Centre, and are open to the public. Volunteer members attend on a roster basis to answer queries relating to family or Linton history.

Members and non-members are welcome to come on Open Days to share their history, look at our collection, and make copies of documents and photographs if they wish for a nominal fee.

Our first Open day for 2026 will be Sunday 8th February.

Contact us via email: [email protected]

05/11/2025

Open Day Sunday November 9th
9 am to 12 pm.

Our Resource Centre at 69 Sussex St will be open on the day of the Town Wide
Garage Sale on 9 November, but not at
the usual time of 2-5pm. Instead we will
be open from 9 am till 12 pm.

So after you’ve got your bargains from
the many stalls around town, why not
pop in to see us and have a chat and a
look at our displays.

To all the new folks in town who might
not know who we are, you are very
welcome to come in and find out what
we do. Maybe you’d like to join up and
be part of preserving and promoting
Linton’s history? Or tell us some of your
Linton family history and memories? Or
buy one of our award-winning
publications?

We look forward to seeing you on the
day. But otherwise our next Open Day
will be on 14 December at the usual
time, 2-5pm

Membership renewals are now due.
Call in to renew your membership for 2025/26.
Not a member yet? Ask our volunteers how to join for only $28!

Contact us via email: [email protected]

Address

69 Sussex Street
Linton, VIC
3360

Website

http://www.lintonhistory.org.au/

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