These items include books, wool and other important textile objects.
Society secretary George Ferguson worked for nine months preparing the grant application.
“It is quite a big thing, there is a lot of groundwork to get a grant for so much money, and we are delighted about receiving it,” Mr Ferguson said.
The Living Heritage Program is a government initiative designed to help repair and conserve places with heritage value in Victoria for future generations while also supporting the local tourism industry and traditional trades.
Applications for cash grants were open to local councils, community and not-for-profit organisations as well as committees of management.
State Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said the granting of the money to the Tatura and District Historical Society would help ensure Victorian history was preserved for future generations, and ensured local tourism would continue in the area.
“Tatura and surrounding communities played a big part in Australia’s war-time efforts during World War II,” he said.
“Funding for this project will help ensure that significant objects representing the local contributions can be preserved so that visitors to the museum can learn and reflect on this perilous time in history.”
Meanwhile, Victorian Planning Minister Lizzie Blandthorn said the grant was part of the government’s commitment to preserving the past
“For six years now, the Living Heritage Program has been restoring significant places and objects across Victoria — ensuring their protection, ongoing use and enjoyment into the years ahead,” Ms Blandthorn said.
Visits to heritage sites generate approximately $2.4 billion each year towards Victoria’s tourism industry, supporting about 184,800 jobs.
