Essendon Historical Society

Name: Essendon Historical Society
Address: 768-770 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, 3039, AU
Telephone: +61393704607

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The Essendon Historical Society is a community organisation committed to documenting, preserving and promoting the history of the Moonee Valley area.

22/05/2026

Do you remember TAA?
On Tuesday 26 May at 7.30pm at the Moonee Ponds Court House Museum, we will have John Wren as a guest speaker. John is from the TAA Museum with stories of the Trans Australia Airlines (1946 - 1992).
Newcomers welcome.

24/04/2026

Old Essendon Heritage Walk on 3 May has only 3 tickets left. Discover the stories behind Old Essendon on this guided walk with the Essendon Historical Society.
Tickets are available at https://www.trybooking.com/DJOUW Prices are $20 for EHS members and $25 for Non Members. The walk will have a Guide and a booklet will also be provided.

19/03/2026

Next Tuesday 24 March at 7.30 pm the EHS is hosting author Peter Hodge. His presentation will be on Flt Lt Parker 'Joe' Hodge.

Flt Lt Hodge grew up in Essendon where he developed his love of flying. He became an RAAF pilot and tragically lost his life in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) during World War II.

Guests welcome.
Location: The Moonee Ponds Court House Museum

15/02/2026

Guided Heritage Walk of Aberfeldie Sunday 1 March 2026 commencing at 2pm.

This walk offers a fascinating glimpse into Aberfeldie’s past and its people.

Price is $20 for EHS members and $25 for Non Members. The walk will have a Guide and booklet. Tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/DIEIZ

The walk will meet at the corner of Combermere Street and Park Crescent and conclude outside Ave Maria College on Vida Street. About 2.5km in length, it will take around 2 hours.

Pictured: Aberfeldie's Homewood, built in 1890.

30/01/2026

Free historic transport exhibition 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' opens this Sunday at the Moonee Ponds Court House Museum! Come visit 2-5 pm Sundays.

17/12/2025

With just over a week to go to Christmas, we have the perfect gift for locals and history lovers with our 2026 Calendar. Featuring colourised photos from the 1860s, including this stunning shot of Le Beau Sejour which once stood on Holmes Road, it is for sale online for just $20, including postage and handling - https://esshissoc.org.au/product/2025-calendar-back-to-the-roaring-20s-in-moonee-valley/

13/12/2025

We’re on Puckle Street today until 3pm with our beautiful 2026 calendars, favourite books and Christmas special memberships for sale. Even Santa knows it’s the best place to stop to get your stocking stuffers this year 🎅🎄🎁

09/12/2025

We are selling calendars for the coming year featuring historical photos of our local district.

The 2026 Calendar features photographs taken by Charles Nettleton whose work famously documented the district in 1866. Nettleton is perhaps best known for producing the first souvenir photo albums in Australia and, capturing what is believed to be the only genuine photograph of Ned Kelly.

You can purchase yours:
1. At the Moonee Ponds Court House on Sunday 14 December for just $15. Payment can be made with cash or Square EFTPOS.
2. Online with postage and handling included in the $20 price at our shop https://esshissoc.org.au/shop/

09/12/2025

Last chance to see our free exhibition of the embroidery of Lesley Uren “The Art of Needle and Thread” at the Moonee Ponds Court House Museum this Sunday December 14 2pm-5pm.

27/11/2025

Three Sundays to go! Must close on 14 December. Free exhibition of Lesley Uren's embroidery open 2-5pm Sundays.

Address

768-770 Mount Alexander Road
Moonee Ponds
3039

Telephone

+61393704607

Website

http://www.esshissoc.org.au/

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