Inglewood & District Historical Society

02/06/2026

We've got some visitors coming tomorrow, so after some last minute preparing tonight, upon leaving, the perfect photo opportunity presented. With the lights from the ambulance station one side and a full moon on the other, the grand old lady glowed.
Photo credit Wendy Murphy

02/06/2026

Got some football or netball memorabilia stowed away in the back of a cupboard or shed? Here's a chance to proudly show it off.
Inglewood Football Netball Club

If you have any items of interest that you are happy to display on Saturday, please get in touch.

29/05/2026

Today we had a visit from Carrington who works with Geographic Names Victoria to detail how the Historical Society can contribute to naming of streets, buildings, parks and other infrastructure, especially nominating female representitives.
It was interesting and a few ideas were planted for future naming nominations, both female and male.

11/05/2026

We are back at the Court House tomorrow evening for our May meeting. 7pm start.

05/05/2026

The Inglewood & District Historical Society are saddened to hear of the passing of Gordon Picken. Gordon was a valued volunteer in our Court Re-enactments, always reliable when called upon. Condolences to Sam and Gordon's family and friends.

28/04/2026

We love talking history. Today Kevin, Lynette and Wendy went back to school, invited by the Inglewood Primary School to talk to the students about the history of Inglewood, characters and events. Lots of great questions were asked and stories shared. We look forward to what is planned later in the year.

25/04/2026

Today we had a visit from descendants of James Miller Saunders who was the bank manager of the Bank of New South Wales (site of the current Bendigo Bank) from 1869 to c.1876 after which he purchased land at Green Hills before moving back into Inglewood until his death in 1910. The photo is of his son Bernard Alexander and his family just before he left for WW1 aged 37. Another son, James Miller Jnr also enlisted but in New Zealand where he lived.
Bernard was also Clerk of the Court so the family were able to sit in the same spot in the Court House as Bernard would have sat in the early 1900s.
We really enjoy helping people learn more about their descendants and how they contributed to the history of Inglewood.

19/04/2026

Get your tickets early for the IFNC 150th gala dinner.

🎉 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 🎉
You are invited to a very special occasion - the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Inglewood Football Netball Club.
We will be marking this amazing milestone on Saturday June 6th, with Anniversary Matches against our oldest rival in the LVFNL, Bears Lagoon - Serpentine during the day, followed by a Gala Dinner in the evening.
Bookings for the Gala Dinner can be made online via the link in the comments.
Payment for Gala Dinner tickets can be made by direct deposit to:
Inglewood Football Netball Club
BSB: 633 000
ACC: 124 068 891
Reference: Gala 'Your Name'.
Please remember to enter your name as a reference so we know who has made payment.
Please share this invitation with all of the contacts you think might be interested, your assistance in spreading the word would be greatly appreciated.
We look forward to celebrating this remarkable achievement for our community club in style.

02/11/2025

The door closes on the From This Day Forward display at the Court House. It has been a big October having the display open 3 days a week.
A huge thank you to Anne, Karin, Glenda, Kerrie, Wendy, Catherine and the person who wanted to remain anonymous for sharing their dresses as well as to Lynette, Michael, Adam, Barry and Susan for sharing other items of wedding attire.
Time for a rest before the next display.....what will it be?