Tottenham Historical Society Inc 

Origin: A time capsule was opened on New Year’s Eve, 31 December 1999, 75 years after it had been laid down in 1925. The history it contained inspired members of the community to form the Tottenham Historical Society.

The inaugural meeting was held on Monday 21 May 2001. Proceeds from the Year 2000 Committee, which was winding up after the millennium celebrations, were donated to launch this society. Membership is opened to any person who is interested in Tottenham’s history regardless of where they live.

 Today, we have around 50 members, are an affiliated society of the Royal Australian Historical Society and we send representatives to their Annual Conference.

Office Bearers for 2004-05

President: John Medcalf

Secretary: Laurie Fishpool

Treasurer: Paula Clegg

Publicity Officer: Di Chase (Phone: 6888 3169, email: waitarap@tpg.com.au)

Public Officer: Barbara Hanslow

Our achievements to date include:

The Back To Tottenham Weekend Easter 2003 to celebrate the taking up of the first mining lease in Tottenham by Harry Fishpool in 1903.

The publishing of Tottenham Reminisces, a collection of 80 personal histories gathered from residents and former residents of the Tottenham district. Copies are on sale at $20 plus $7 postage and handling.

The publishing of Tottenham’s Heritage Walk compiled by Pat McCarthy for our society. Copies are on sale for $5.

Various visits of an historical nature, eg Nymagee and Dandaloo Picnic

Participation in the Lachlan Shire’s Heritage Study

Historical Walks/bus tours around Tottenham 

 Keith Berryman and Ian Boothby examining an old pit saw during the tour to the historical "Orange Plains" Woolshed, held 11th April, 2004

Activities planned for 2004/05 (See Calendar for dates and other details)

Tottenham Historical Society Dinner with storytellers Pat and Peter Dargin

Visit to Gilgandra Museum

Transcribe inscriptions in the Tottenham Cemetery

Publish Dandaloo’s history.

Document Tottenham Today in photos.

Ongoing investigation into the establishment of a Museum

World War I Honour Board