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
WELLS, Sister Mary Joseph (aka Nora Cecil Wells)
born: 6 June 1870, Mount Gambier Yahl Paddock, South Australiadied: 20 August 1947, Mount Gambier, South Australia Parents: Thomas Allen Wells and Isabella Elizabeth KelshSiblings: Charlotte Isabella, William Edward Walter, Lawrence Allen, John Compton,...
CALDWELL Sara Jane (nee Hackney)
born: 1835 Dublin, Irelanddied: 27 March 1921, Mount Gambier, South Australia Father: Andrew Hackney Spouse: Robert Alexander Caldwell Born and raised in Dublin, Sara married Robert Alexander Caldwell in 1858 and arrived in Mount Gambier with her husband...
CALDWELL Robert Alexander (Reverend)
Born: 16 April 1828 at Killeter, Tyrone, Northern Ireland Died: 15 October 1909, Mount Gambier, South Australia Parents: Samuel John Caldwell and Mary Wilson Caldwell. Spouse: Sarah Jane Hackney Rev. Caldwell trained at Queen’s University Ireland and...
MACKENZIE Alastair Norman
born: 23 August 1917 in Mount Gambierdied: 17 April 1946, Java, Netherland East IndiesParents: Charles Norman MacKenzie and Ruby May Wheeler.Sibling: Ian Collin Kenneth.Alastair spent his early years growing up in Mount Gambier. His father, a Barrister was Mayor of...
CHARLES SIEGMUND
CHARLES SIEGMUND Carl Gustav Adolph Siegmund. Little seems to be known about Charles Siegmund, and at the time of writing this biography he lies in an unmarked grave in the Lake Terrace Cemetery, Mount Gambier. The Cemetery records state he died on 17...
Watson Malcolm Hector
born: 3 March 1913, Mount Gambier South Australiadied: 22 November 1941, Flying Battle, Mersa Matrah area, Middle East, Parents: Alexander Watson and Annie Watson nee YatesSiblings: Jessie Margaret, John Alexander, and Jean On completing his...
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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