Audrey Dodson at the Berwick/Pakenham Historical Society building in Pakenham. PAKENHAM people have a chance to take a trip through time.
The Berwick/Pakenham Historical Society has opened its prized collection of historical artefacts and memorabilia to the public.
Residents are invited to the society’s headquarters each Sunday from 2 to 4.30 pm to delve into a fascinating and varied collection.
The displays include items from former local businesses, personal artefacts belonging to early settlers and the war years, machinery and tools relating to early farming in the district and an extensive collection of books, photos and manuscripts.
Society secretary Audrey Dodson said residents were encouraged to visit its displays in the former Shire of Berwick building on the corner of Princes Highway and Main Street, Pakenham.
“We’d like people to come and see a bit of the area’s local history,” Mrs Dodson said.
