The place we call home
The history of our region is rooted in its communities. From villages and hamlets to townships and rural crossroads, each place has its own stories, people, landmarks and traditions.
Explore the communities that make up our shared history and discover the photographs, memories, records, and stories that help tell their unique story.
Browse communities below.
Appin
Family connections, local memories and community history from Appin and the surrounding farms and countryside.
Ekfrid
Stories, records, families and places connected to the former Township of Ekfrid.
Glencoe
Stories, photographs, people and places that reflect Glencoe’s growth, change and community life over time.
Melbourne
Stories and photographs that reflect Melbourne’s people, places and community life across generations.
Middlemiss
The people, farms, families and local connections that shaped life in and around Middlemiss.
Mosa Township
Stories, farms, families and places connected to the former Township of Mosa.
Newbury
Stories, people and places that help tell the history of Newbury and its surrounding area.
Other / Surrounding Communities
History does not stop at municipal boundaries. This section brings together stories from neighbouring communities connected through families, work, schools, churches, farms and everyday life.
Southwest Middlesex
Stories, people, places and events connected to the amalgamated Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.
Wardsville
Memories, photographs and stories connected to Wardsville, its people and the surrounding countryside.
