Morwell Historical Society

04/06/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of a visit from EnergyAustralia Yallourn John Delicato-Wooreen Project Director, Jamie Williams-Wooreen Administrator and David Burt-Engagement Lead Vic-SA. Energy Australia have donated us a Lawn Edger complete with battery and blades to keep our grounds looking smart. As volunteers it is very gratifying to know that local companies support our work in preserving the history of Morwell and District. Thank you Energy Australia we really appreciate your donation and thank you to our volunteer Mark Smith, who keeps our lawns in pristine condition.

Our photo shows John Delicato presenting the edger to Mark Smith our Grounds Maintenance and Shirley Prosser our Vice President.

02/06/2026

What are you up to today? Why not come down to our Open Day and check out our displays: Michael Guss, Maryvale High School, Morwell High School, Then and now and lots more. There is something for everyone. Come and see what's inside that beautiful historic building (the former Masonic Lodge) at 12 Hazelwood Road, Morwell. We are open from 11.00am-2.00pm today and the kettle is on. Hope you can join us?

31/05/2026

A big thank you to our friends at Latrobe Valley Branch - Gippsland Historical Automobile Club, for displaying their beautiful classic cars at our rooms today. To those who visited our rooms today thank you for sharing your Sunday with us. We met some wonderful people with a connection to Morwell. Also a huge thank you to our volunteers, who mingled with our guests and assisted with our morning tea. Our rooms were buzzing as our visitors told of their connection to Morwell. How beautiful do our rooms look with these classics parked in front?

31/05/2026

The classic cars are rolling in. We are open today 11.00-2.00 and the cars will be here till 1.00. Come down and check out these beauties.

28/05/2026

Close your eyes and imagine its 1929 and you are driving along Commercial Road on your way to the ‘Back to Morwell Sports Day’ (photos 1 and 2). Then come down to our rooms on Sunday, 31st May and have a look at the Latrobe Valley Branch - Gippsland Historical Automobile Club display of classic cars from that era onwards.

We are open from 11.00am-2.00pm and the display will be there from 11.00am-1.00pm. Join us for a cuppa and refreshments in our Step Back in Time Conversation Cafe, reminisce and have a chat. We would love to see you there. For any queries please ring 0409 436 019.

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23/05/2026

Our next Open Day is Sunday 31st May 11.00am-2.00pm at 12 Hazelwood Road, Morwell. Transport plays an important part in our history, and the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club have generously offered to bring some of their olden day vehicles to share with our visitors. Their members will be on site from 11.00am-1.00pm.

If you are a motoring enthusiast there will be some great classic cars to view or even if cars aren’t your interest, take a trip down memory lane and visualise driving around town in these beauties. Come and share a cuppa and some morning tea with us and share your connection to Morwell. Hope to see you there? For any queries please contact 0409 436 019.

19/05/2026

A huge shout out to our local volunteers. They are the backbone to all our community organisations.

We are so fortunate to have a wonderful group of volunteers that work tirelessly to make sure the history of Morwell and District will never be forgotten.

We are open today 11.00am-2.00pm. Come down and see the amazing work that our volunteers do and have a chat to them about your connection to Morwell. We will make you a cuppa and some morning tea in our Step Back in Time Conversation Cafe while you reminisce with likeminded members.

If you can't make today, we will be Latrobe City Council Volunteer Expo this Saturday. Come down and say hi. You may find there is something you may be interested in assisting us with.

17/05/2026

Who doesn’t like an old newspaper to bring back some nostalgia.

If these paper cuttings bring back some memories, why not visit our rooms. You will be amazed at what we have in our collections to send you on a trip down memory lane.

We are open this Wednesday, 20th May 11.00am-2.00pm. Our volunteers will make you a cuppa and a light refreshment in our Step Back in Time Conversation Cafe while you share your connection to Morwell. Hope to see you there?

11/05/2026

For those with a connection to St Vincent’s church Morwell East.

Final Parish Mass & Farewell
The community of St. Vincent’s Church, Morwell East, invites you to a day of remembrance and thanksgiving on Saturday, 23rd May 2026.

12:30 PM – Luncheon & Memories (St. Vincent’s Hall) An opportunity to share stories and celebrate our shared history over a meal.
4:30 PM – Benediction (St. Vincent’s Church) A quiet time of prayer and Adoration.
5:00 PM – Final Mass of Thanksgiving (St. Vincent’s Church)
Everyone is welcome!
RSVP: To assist with catering for the luncheon, please RSVP by 20th May 2026 by calling 51-342849.

11/05/2026

Thinking of volunteering but not sure? Come to Latrobe City Council Volunteering Expo and talk to a multitude of volunteers from a variety of community organisations and see what the right fit for you is.

Our volunteers will be there and are happy to chat about the work they do in collecting, storing and researching the history of Morwell and District for generations to come as well as upkeeping our beautiful historic building. Hope to see you there.