Mansfield Historical Society

Mansfield Historical Society The Mansfield Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Mansfield and surrounding

OUR HISTORYWorking the press, Mansfield Courier Office, High Street, Mansfield, Victoria.Harrie Amor at the Mansfield Co...
28/05/2026

OUR HISTORY
Working the press, Mansfield Courier Office, High Street, Mansfield, Victoria.

Harrie Amor at the Mansfield Courier Office.
The building was erected in 1890 for Mr Griffith.
In May 1890, the "Courier" moved in.
In 1892 Amor and Munro purchased this building, with the paper published here until 1989.
Harrie Amor was a Mansfield printer, publisher, and property owner, who helped shape local media during the Ned Kelly era.
After working on the Mansfield Guardian, he later ran the Mansfield Courier with his sons, while also leaving a lasting mark on the town through buildings such as Magnolia Tree, Magnolia House and “Carinya.

OUR EVENTSEXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR MHS MEMBERSRussell is a collector and creator of old Australian sheds which he has filled ...
06/05/2026

OUR EVENTS
EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR MHS MEMBERS
Russell is a collector and creator of old Australian sheds which he has filled with vast amounts of historical agricultural machinery. His property is known as Mansfield’s unofficial museum! Don’t miss this once in a life time to see this incredible private collection. Ticket price includes a BBQ lunch. BYO chair or picnic blanket.

If you're not a member, feel free to join up and enjoy our member exclusive events and other benefits throughout the year.

OUR HISTORY ANZAC Day, Mansfield, Victoria 25 April, 1921 PHOTO SUPPLIED: Jack and Freda Pollard L...
24/04/2026

OUR HISTORY

ANZAC Day, Mansfield, Victoria
25 April, 1921
PHOTO SUPPLIED: Jack and Freda Pollard

Lt. Col. George Langley D.S.O. presenting medals at ANZAC day celebrations in Mansfield.

OUR SUPPORTERS Please support them too.A big thank you to a number of people that provided their expertise and services ...
17/04/2026

OUR SUPPORTERS
Please support them too.
A big thank you to a number of people that provided their expertise and services to create a lighting makeover of our station building in preparation for the opening of the tearooms.
Donna Lewis of In the Right Space in Barjarg supplied the beautiful brass light fittings.
Craig Walsh of Walshy's Wiring and Bonnie Clark at MACE rewired the pendants and chandeliers.
Craig Veneman of Delatite Electrical installed a total of 12 lights.
It's going to look spectacular.

OUR VOLUNTEERSThe maintenance team working hard to get the station building ready to serve tea, coffee and cake to our v...
13/04/2026

OUR VOLUNTEERS
The maintenance team working hard to get the station building ready to serve tea, coffee and cake to our valued members this weekend. Please pop in to say "hi" and enjoy refreshments with our compliments. A BIG thank you for your support.

OUR EVENTSJoin our curator, Ann Ware, for this ANZAC weekend event. Numbers are limited, so secure your spot now!
09/04/2026

OUR EVENTS
Join our curator, Ann Ware, for this ANZAC weekend event. Numbers are limited, so secure your spot now!

09/04/2026

Vale Neil O'Halloran

The members of Mansfield Historical Society are saddened by the death of its past President Neil O'Halloran.

During Neil's presidency, the Society made some significant decisions which have now developed into the creation of the Mansfield Heritage Museum.

The Society expresses its deepest sympathy to Gail and family and to the wider O'Halloran familys.

OUR HISTORYSt Patrick's Day Sports, Mansfield, Victoria, Australia March, 1910 PHOTO SUPPLIED: Ada Ross The a...
09/04/2026

OUR HISTORY
St Patrick's Day Sports, Mansfield, Victoria, Australia
March, 1910
PHOTO SUPPLIED: Ada Ross

The annual St Patrick's Day Sports included a log chop championship, athletic events, bicycle races, horse jumping and a military event for the Australian Light Horsemen.
A grand ball was held in the evening with the Simon Fraser Orchestra providing the music.
A special passenger train traveled from Yea on the morning of the event and returned after the festivities.

Phosphate Mine, Howes Creek Road, Mansfield Shire, Victoria 1918 PHOTO SUPPLIED: Norma Friday The s...
02/04/2026

Phosphate Mine, Howes Creek Road, Mansfield Shire, Victoria
1918
PHOTO SUPPLIED: Norma Friday

The state-run mine at 'Phosphate Hill', Mansfield was the only phosphate mine in Victoria.
It was closed circa 1955 as the mineral was low grade and difficult to concentrate.
REFERENCE: R A K***n
Pictured is a postcard to Ethel Stephens from her father, James Stephens, which reads:
This is another view of what is called the 'Big Cut' - the same cut as the previous cards - and the man entering the cut is Mr Parsons, the manager before me.
You cannot see too deep in this one as in one of the first you had.
The men work about 20 feet deeper than you can see there and are away the other side of the windlass.
This is the entrance to it, but you can also go down ladders where the windlass is.

OUR HISTORY Moving the Howes Creek State School, Howes Creek, Victoria, Australia 1912 PHOTO SUPPL...
19/03/2026

OUR HISTORY

Moving the Howes Creek State School, Howes Creek, Victoria, Australia
1912
PHOTO SUPPLIED: Julie Smith

The original Howes Creek State School was built on land donated by John Ross, not far from 'Rossdale' and near the hall.
The Loyola School was on the Lime Kilns Road past the old lime kilns.
In 1912 the Education Department merged the two schools, as in 1910 two acres was obtained by the Department for this purpose from Mr W Griffiths, near 'Hartfield' at the intersection of the Lime Kilns Road and the Howes Creek-Darlingford Road.
Mr Griffiths requested three acres on the Limestone Reserve adjoining his property in return.
The Loyola School was moved to the new site, and re-named the Howes Creek State School No. 3483, whilst the other building near 'Rossdale' was used for church services and other activities.

OUR VOLUNTEERSWe have a number of great volunteer roles available and opportunities to make a difference. Pop down and ...
17/03/2026

OUR VOLUNTEERS

We have a number of great volunteer roles available and opportunities to make a difference. Pop down and visit our stall, meet our members and have a chat. Serving up tea, coffee and scones.

Here are a list of positions we are looking for:
- Tour guides
- Baristas and coffee lovers
- Foodies and cooks
- Event coordinators
- Friends of the Tearooms
- Tradespeople
- Painters
- Restoration of artifacts
- Muscle (help with moving heavy items)
- Video editing
- IT and Microsoft specialist
- Accountant/bookkeeping
- Researchers
- Curator/exhibition design

Whatever your skill set, we'd love to meet you.

Address

173 High Street
Mansfield, VIC
3722

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

0357791094

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