Welcome to
The Mount Gambier
History Group Inc.
Locating, preserving and promoting the built heritage, local history and family history of Mount Gambier and surrounding districts
Our stories
Discover the stories behind some of the Limestone Coast’s most prominent sites and the people that have shaped this region’s rich history.
Our vast array of resources
Gathered over many years from a range of sources, our facility holds an array of documents, books and maps. Visit our reading rooms for more information.
Current research projects
Our helpful volunteer local history experts can undertake research projects. See what we are working or now and how we can help.
Local history
WATSON Alexander Malcolm
born: 5 July 1878 Mount Gambier South Australiadied: 9 May 1942, Mount Gambier South AustraliaParents: John Watson and Margaret MacAlpine.Siblings: John Riddoch, Isabella, Catherine McAlpine, Margaret Alexander, George Hector, William ArnoldSpouse: Annie...
SMITH Stanley Francis
Born: 16 January 1898, Mount Gambier, South AustraliaDied: 6 October 1917, BelgiumParents: William Francis Smith and Annabella Alice MacKenzieSiblings: Prudence, Alexander Christopher, Alexander Christopher Transvaal, William Roy, Andrew, Colin...
SATCHELL Eric Rowell
born: 1908 Woolwich London Englanddied: 2 December 1939, Mount Gambier, South Australia Parents: William Frederick Satchell and Carrie Colchis BaillieSiblings: Margaret Vern,Spouse: Edna Gwendolyn ShanterChildren: 2 The 1911 census for the...
THOMPSON Edward Lawrence
Born: 13 April 1906 Sutton, Surrey England.Died: 18 November 1939, Mount Gambier, South AustraliaParents: Edward Charles Thompson and Caroline HillSiblings: Charles Edward Hile, Nellie Violet, Grace, Dorothy and James Frank Edward was 16 years of age when...
TONKIN William Richard
born: 2 October 1895, Adelaide South Australiadied: 29 April 1963, Mount Gambier South AustraliaParents: Richard William Tonkin and Mary Gearan.Spouse: Sadie Victoria SandersChildren: Six in total including Alice Patricia, Eugene Ellis, Rozelene and...
GALWAY (GALWEY) Leslie, Military Medal
born: 14 September 1897 Mount Gambier, South Australiadied: 9 May 1945, Mount Gambier, South Australia Parents: James Arthur Galwey and Susan Hannah WilliamsSiblings: Stanley James, Edie Dorothy, Lizzie Ada, Norman Henry St John, James Arthur Leslie (Les) grew up in...
Our Collection
The Mount Gambier History Group has a wide range of resources gathered over many years. Our facility holds an array of documents, books and maps as well as a number of items available for purchase in our online store.
Current projects
We are a passionate community of history enthusiasts who love to explore and share the rich heritage of our city. Find out more about our ongoing projects, upcoming events, and how to get involved. Whether you are a local or a visitor, we invite you to join us in discovering the fascinating stories and secrets of Mount Gambier.
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