Welcome to History Monash
Welcome to the website of History Monash Inc., incorporating the former Oakleigh & District Historical Society Inc. This website will progressively build content to showcase the best of the Society’s 55+ year old collection of images, documents and artefacts as well as the community exhibitions held at the Society’s home in the Monash Federation Centre, Oakleigh. We encourage new members, volunteers and donations to help build the collection.
History Monash Inc acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which it operates and pays its respects to their Elders past and present.

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News
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT WITH HISTORY MONASH INC
History Monash will be open at the Monash Federation Centre from 9 February until 14 December 2021 on Tuesdays, between 10 am and 2
Thank you to Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank – Pinewood Community Bank – recently presented History Monash Inc with a sponsorship grant for $800. In these times of heightened community need,
Monash Community Podcast
The Monash Community Podcast is a weekly podcast for residents, businesses and organisations in the City of Monash. Hosted by Charles Kovess, the podcast shares
NEW GRANTS TO HISTORY MONASH INC
History Monash Inc gratefully acknowledges new grants to assist with its work of preserving and showcasing local history: From the Public Record Office Victoria Local
Collection
Articles
Centenary of the Oakleigh District Poultry Society 1914-2014
Centenary of the Oakleigh District Poultry Society 1914-2014 by H. G.Gobbi
The Oakleigh Club 1971-1990
A history of the establishment, management and membership of this licensed club...
Clayton South State School
In this February 2016 issue of On Broadway, David Soffe provides an abridged account of the establishment of the school
Publications
Taking its place: a history of Oakleigh
A comprehensive book on Oakleigh’s social, sporting, cultural and civic life. By local author and historian Helen Gobbi. $35.00
Windows into History catalogue
Windows into History was a project to apply digital print film of local historical images to the window glazing at the Monash Federation Centre. The

History Monash Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this project possible.