Visit Us
We are open from 9am-1pm on Tuesdays and appointments are preferred.
Appointments at other times may be arranged.
In 1935 our building looked like this:
W Radnell Grocer c1935, corner of Fallon St and Glen Huntly Rd, site of GEHS today. (Source Museums Victoria)
Our Collection
We have the largest and most comprehensive collection of material relating to the history of Glen Eira. Our collection is a valuable resource for those researching the history of their house and suburb, for family historians, students and other researchers. Some of our collection can viewed via the Victorian Collections link below.
For research enquiries contact us any time. Email is best but you can also leave a phone message.
Latest News
The Parliamentary Library
Our September Speaker Series features a talk by Carolyn Macvean, Manager of the Victorian Parliamentary Library and Information Service. Come and learn some of the history of the library, completed in 1861, and how it is used today by Members of Parliament and staff.
10.30am Wednesday 27th September 2023
Caulfield Cup Room, Glen Eira Town Hall, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield, 3162
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Musical Notes from Glen Eira
7 September – 1 October 2023
Gallery Two, Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield 3162
Did you know there was an Operatic Society in Murrumbeena in the 1930s (pictured), and rock bands such as Sherbet and Lobby Loyde played in the Caulfield Town Hall in the 1970s?
This exhibition presented by the Glen Eira Historical Society features photographs, programs, and other fascinating memorabilia revealing the players, musicians, bands, and community singers in our city from the early days to more recent times
More details here including Gallery hours – https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/media/14567/gallery-program-july-december-2023.pdf
Newsletter
Our September 2023 newsletter is now available. Click here
Articles in this edition:
• Kynaston – a story of the house and some of its residents
• Richard Whitecross – Scottish immigrant, brick mason, golfer and member of the AIF
• Jessie Mary Vasey (1897 – 1966) – War Widows Guild Victoria
• Out of the Shadows – The Forgotten History of the War Widows Guild of Australia
• Donation Of Local Newspapers
• First women bus conductors
• Vale Keith Stodden 1931-2023
About Us
Founded in 1972 the Caulfield Historical Society’s early work led to significant buildings such as Myoora, Halstead and Lirrewa gaining heritage protection at a time when many historic buildings were under threat of demolition.
In 1994, the City of Caulfield merged with the northern part of the City of Moorabbin and became the new City of Glen Eira. Some years later the Caulfield Historical Society changed its name to the Glen Eira Historical Society, to reflect the whole municipality of Glen Eira. View Map
Our Latest News & Events
The Parliamentary Library
Our September Speaker Series features a talk by Carolyn Macvean, Manager of the Victorian...
Musical Notes from Glen Eira
An exhibition Gallery Two, Glen Eira City Council Gallery Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads,...
AGM & Speaker Series – Popular Music in History, Heritage & Archives
The Planets, Ormond RSL 1958 (Australian Performing Arts Museum Collection)
Gallery
