Historical Society of Sorell Inc

28/05/2026

Don't miss Restoration Australia featuring the Carlton Post Office on ABC TV tonight at 8 PM.

Two of our members with a long association to
the property are part of the show.

20/05/2026

Reminder of the free talk on Researching Your House's History tomorrow at 1.30pm Sorell Memorial Hall Supper Room. Light refreshments after.

Send a message to learn more

08/05/2026

03/05/2026

Vale Tony Bruce-Mullins

It is with sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Tony in Wentworth, NSW. Tony was a former Treasurer of the Sorell Historical Society and good friend to many. Our condolences go to his family.

07/02/2026

On this day in 1967 devastating bushfires burned to the edge of Sorell township. Five local people lost their lives.

Aerial photos taken 19 February 1967 show the aftermath - the racecourse grandstand, railway buildings and houses destoyed, scorched paddocks and stock feed piled on the recreation ground.

We’re putting together a research item on the ‘67 fires for the new online collection and a special exhibit in 2027.

Please get in touch if you have first hand memories, photos or other details to share.

01/02/2026

The Sorell district is rich in natural and cultural heritage – on World Wetlands Day we're reminded of the significant wetlands and waterways along our coast that have sustained life and livelihoods for thousands of years.

>> Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon RAMSAR site
>> Bream Creek/Marion Bay wetlands
>> Carlton River/Primrose Sands wetlands
>> Blue Lagoon at Dodges Ferry
>> Sorell Rivulet and Iron Creek estuaries
>> Lagoon Park by Okines Beach at Dodges Ferry Primary School
>> Frogmore Creek, Gillingbrook, Forcett Creek, China Creek and many seasonal waterways along the coast

Wetlands feature in our local history in many ways: water, food, cultural connections, industry, transport, recreation, volunteering, local identity and more.

Please get in touch if you have something to add or a question to share.

Southern Beaches Landcare Coastcare Marion Bay Coastcare Sorell Council

Join NRM South & wetlands experts as we celebrate our wonderful wetlands. Walk amongst the saltmarsh & learn about these wonderful ecosystems.

31/01/2026

Welcome to new member Judi who called into the history rooms today checking on Gatehouse and other family connections for the second edition of her book “The Marshalls of Bicheno”.

Our volunteers learned from Judi’s research and family story too, including where the post offices had been in Gordon Street.

Delving into the SHS collection, we confirmed there were two: 4 Gordon St 1906-18 (where Uncle Alby’s coffee shop is now) and the new Post & Telegraph Office opened in 1954 on the Gordon St & Somerville St corner.

29/01/2026

Arch Rollings' tripod is now on display in the new History Rooms at the Sorell Memorial Hall. Hundreds of his photos of the Sorell area and its people from around 1890 to 1947 can now be viewed there on the big screen.