Minyip & District Historical Society Inc

15/10/2026

Reminder this coming Tuesday 20th of October. All welcome

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR LAEN NORTH CEMETERY WALK- Tuesday 20th October commencing at 5.30
This event is open to the public
The cemetery is located on the Minyip- Donald Rd, approximately 27km from Minyip

21/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR LAEN NORTH CEMETERY WALK- Tuesday 20th October commencing at 5.30
This event is open to the public
The cemetery is located on the Minyip- Donald Rd, approximately 27km from Minyip

22/08/2026

Our Historical Society recently visited the Wheatlands Agricultural Museum and the Warracknabeal Historical Centre.
Both centres are very worthy of a visit and highlight our region’s rich history, and the many hours of hard work and dedication contributed by its members.

WHEATLANDS AGRICULTURE MUSEUM - located at 34 Henty Highway is open Friday to Monday 10am -12 pm 1-5 pm.
Closed Tuesday to Thursday.
The museum now has a free barbecue area and sand pit.
There is something for all ages at the museum

WARRACKNABEAL HISTORICAL CENTRE- located at 81 Scott Street in the old State Bank is open Monday to Friday 2-4 pm. A contact list is provided on their entrance
This building has a wonderful display of our pioneer history.

22/06/2026

We have had a request regarding the Mount Pleasant football club and where it was located. If anyone has any information could you please message?
Graham Bergman was out June guest speaker and spoke about his grandfather Pat, who was one of our original Pioneers.
Pat took up land in 1875 on Mt Pleasant Rd, after arriving from Ireland in 1865. Pat was very successful and also expanded his original settlement.

17/05/2026

The next meeting of the Minyip Historical Society is this Tuesday, 19th May 6 pm at the Memorial hall, please BYO drinks and a small plate to share. All welcome.

President Wayne will be providing an update on our pioneer board with hopefully, our first map showing the settlement of Nulan to view.

The 1869 land act, as mentioned in President Wayne‘s Latest guardian- Minyip District Selectors, was very important in the establishment of the farm community and our towns as we know today 
Wikipedia also is a great source of information.

11/05/2026

A big thank you to Shirleigh from Shirleigh’s Place, 73 Main Street Minyip for donating our new open flag. Shirleigh’s support is greatly appreciated.
Shirleigh also sells our books and spare Guardians and her shop is well worth a visit
Our latest Guardian MINYIP DISTRICT SELECTORS by Wayne Jackson is a very interesting read. Spare copies will be available from Shirleigh’s Place next week. If you are interested please message us.
Memberships and Subscriptions are also due- full membership- $30 and Subscription for two guardians- $20
Bank Account
BSB - 633000
Account - 108 280 405
Reference- your name

13/04/2026

Hi does anyone have any information and photographs on the Minyip Masonic Lodge?
I have only found a small amount of information in our files and no photos
We have had a request from someone writing a book on the closed Masonic Lodges in Victoria

18/12/2025

Unfortunately, Minyip Historical Society will be unable to open tomorrow Friday 19th December, as planned
We look forward to opening again in February
If you need any information we are happy to make an appointment for you

11/12/2025

The Historical Society would like to wish its members and the community, a wonderful Christmas and a safe & prosperous New Year.
Next Friday the 19th of December will be our last of opening until February 6th 2026.
If you require any information in January, please make an appointment

We found this photograph, while conducting some research.
How many faces do you recognise? Please tag if you are still in contact

02/12/2025

The shade sail at the town square has been installed and looks fantastic!
A big thank you to the Minyip Community Bank (RMFG), Minyip Progress Association and the Lions Club of Minyip for their wonderful support.
The sail will be beneficial for our Australia Day Breakfast, the Show & Shine Event, Remembrance Day, and many other town gatherings and outdoor events.