Sandringham and District Historical Society
The Black Rock Clock Tower located on Beach Road, at the intersection with Bluff and Balcombe Roads is unique – there is no other landmark like it on Port Phillip Bay. Designed and built in 1959, the Clock Tower was bequeathed by a Black Rock resident ...
The temperance movement started in the United Kingdom in the 1850’s and eventuallyspread to Australia. A Scotsman called James Munro, a temperance leader, became apowerful force in Melbourne for teetotal hotels to be built. This fiery man was active ...
SDHS’ collection for our historical community archive is growing. Contributions can be made as photos, videos, brochures, newsletters, personal journal entries, observations, voice recordings, school projects etc to our collection. Currently w ...
This is a very important time in the history of the world and indeed of our own community. SDHS is launching a project to collect material from its members, volunteers, local businesses, community groups and local residents (to name a few) on the im ...