Shepparton Update

Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell today presented the Tatura & District Historical Society with a $3000 grant from the Victorian Coalition Government’s Local History Grants Program.

Mrs Powell said the Local History Grants help local communities record and preserve their local stories allowing them to be shared with future generations


Jeanette presents a certificate and cheque to Tatura Historical Society Preseident Evert Worm, along with research officer Arthur Knee

“The Tatura Historical Society will use the funds to preserve its valuable collection through the scanning and digitising of its photos and records, bringing it into the 21st Century,” Mrs Powell said.

“The Society has a unique archive of records, photos and memorabilia which covers the history of irrigation in the area, local and family histories since white settlement and the prisoner of war and internment camps established during World War 11.

“It is a valuable source of research material for academics, school students and families and by scanning and digitising the records it will allow worldwide access to the collection.

“This grant will ensure the many amazing stories of our past held at Tatura are preserved and able to be shared with the community.”

“It also recognises and celebrates the valuable contribution made by the volunteers of the Tatura Historical Society in preserving our local history and heritage.

“They hold a wealth of stories which cover the rich and diverse history of our great region which will be preserved and eventually available for worldwide access,” Mrs Powell said.