Welcome to Sandringham & District Historical Society Inc.
- Collect, preserve and catalogue material relevant to the history of Sandringham, Black Rock, Beaumaris, Hampton, and parts of Highett and Cheltenham.
- Record oral histories from local residents and past residents.
- Disseminate this knowledge available through social media, web page, books, articles, newsletters, and displays.
- Research local history and write stories based on this intriguing work.
- Liaise with local businesses, volunteer organisations, clubs, to collect historical information and provide advice on historical material and projects
A Hampton Story - by SDHS member Margaret Watts
My great grandparents, John Silk Sherrard junior and his wife Jane, nee Potter, started marital life in Melbourne in 1876. Neither however would have contemplated that they would ultimately probably hold the record for the most unusual living arrangement in Hampton.
When John and Jane’s fortunes fluctuated in the depression, he left to find work in North West Tasmania. Jane stayed on with their four daughters in Melbourne’s Tin Pan Alley and she worked as a midwife.
Sandringham School Fire
Our historical society is working with the School Council President and the school community to coordinate and protect the numerous photos and stories of this ...
“Successful Launch of our latest book ”
Last Sunday the Society launched "A Self Guided Walking Tour of Central Hampton” at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Thomas St ( which is also a feature in our b ...
Dr Don Garden
Guest Speaker at the SDHS AGM. Sunday 3rd March 2019 from 2pm. Location Hampton Community Centre 14 Willis St, Hampton. We are thrilled that esteemed histori ...
A huge thanks to our partners
