The group aims to bring people together to share, preserve and celebrate the town’s unique history, and the first session drew an encouraging turnout.
Chatting over coffee and cake, the group’s first session saw them collate old photos and articles of past events in Mathoura.
Library officer Amanda Brown said these will eventually form displays in the local library.
Run as an initiative through Murray River Council’s Mathoura Library program, organisers say they are keen to continue growing the group and welcome anyone with an interest in local history to come along.
“Mathoura has such a unique history, from our timber and river heritage to the many families who have called this place home for generations,” Ms Brown said.
“There are so many stories to tell, and it’s wonderful to see the community come together to make sure they’re not lost. We’d love to see even more faces next time”
Meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month at 1.30pm, at the Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre.
The remaining meets for this calendar year are October 13, November 10 and December 8.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve got a box of old photographs, family stories to share, or just a curiosity to learn more about Mathoura’s past.
The group hopes to grow steadily, and with more members may explore more projects and events that celebrate key milestones in the town’s story.
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