Mitcham Historical Society Inc
History
Mitcham Village was surveyed in 1840, making it one of the oldest European settlements in South Australia. The local Council was formed in 1853, the first outside the Adelaide CBD, and is one of the oldest councils in Australia.
Formed in 1977 as a sub-group of Mitcham Village Arts and Crafts Association, the Society worked to achieve designation of Mitcham Village Historic Conservation Zone, the appointment of a Local History Officer and formation of the Mitcham Heritage Research Centre. In 2007 a new chapter began, with separate incorporation and a new determination to protect and stimulate interest in local heritage.
The Society played a major role together with the Brownhill Creek Association in stopping the damming of Brownhill Creek, in saving the historic Waite Gatehouse from demolition and has contributed to the Kaurna shelter tree project in Brownhill Creek Recreation Park, the maintenance of the historic stables (scout hall) in Maitland Street, and the Tom Price Memorial.
The Society played a major role together with the Brownhill Creek Association in stopping the damming of Brownhill Creek, in saving the historic Waite Gatehouse from demolition and has contributed to the Kaurna shelter tree project in Brownhill Creek Recreation Park, the maintenance of the historic stables (scout hall) in Maitland Street, and the Tom Price Memorial.
Aims and Objectives
- To arouse interest in and to promote the study and discussion of South Australian and local history and in particular, the history of the City of Mitcham;
- To foster, create and maintain public awareness of the Mitcham Village and its history;
- To assist in the protection and preservation of buildings, works and sites of historical significance in the City of Mitcham, especially to preserve and maintain the character of the Mitcham Village Historical Conservation Zone;
- To promote the collection, recording, preservation and classification of works, source material and artefacts of all kinds relating to local and State history;
- To co-operate with similar societies and other bodies throughout Australia;
- To do all such other things as are conducive or incidental to the attainment of any of the above objectives
The Mitcham Historical Society is not only an interactive social group promoting the education of historical and heritage matters, but also involved in raising public awareness needed to preserve the heritage in the Mitcham Local Government Area.
“heritage is our inheritance - what the past has conceded to us,
what we value in the present and what we choose to preserve for future generations”
Membership
Become a member of a committed group keeping watch on Mitcham’s heritage, and participating in enjoyable talks, walks, tours and other events. The Society has 5 categories of membership as follows with the annual subscription for each category shown:
Individual: $35
Family: $45
Individual Concession: $25 Family Concession: $30
Corporate: $160
