Celebrating our
First 60 Years
The Seymour and District Historical Society has played a vital part in preserving the town’s history. Its members have just celebrated its first 60 years, just in time to return to their home: the Pioneer Library in Tallarook St.
The 60th Anniversary celebration was held at Seymour's landmark Royal Hotel, which was immortalised in Russell Drysdale's famous work, Moody's Pub.
According to life member John Jennings, the society’s history goes all the way back to 1958 when the then Seymour Shire Council decided to get someone to write a book about the history of Seymour.
“They asked Harold Martindale to write the book, which was called New Crossing Place,” Mr Jennings said.
I believe that we must maintain pride in the knowledge that the actions we take, based on our own decisions and choices as individuals, link directly to the magnificent challenge of transforming human history.
