OMEO HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE

A.M.PEARSON HISTORIC PARK at OMEO


With its 5 heritage listed buildings which include two CourtHouses and a
Log Gaol the park is an absolute must when visiting the Omeo Region.
You cant miss it in the middle of town.

The Park grounds remains closed due to ongoing conservation works.


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court interior 2022

Above, the new interior of the 1893 courthouse with the balance of works on both Courthouses to recommence in January 2026.


Circa 19 May 2025

 
 

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COURTHOUSE CONSERVATION PROJECT.,
this is why its closed now and why it will be worth the wait.


150TH OF OMEO SHIRE
2022 and 23 are the 150th of the old Shire of Omeo
and we were able to mark the occasion in October 2022.

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POSTER PROJECT FOR 150th of old Omeo Shire (2022-23)

As a part of the 2022-23 celebration of the 150th of the old Shire of Omeo the Omeo Historical Society

produced 110 different posters in 2 sizes and you will see them displayed in the Region's Towns.

Supported by East Gippsland Shire Council, Omeo Business and Tourism Association as well as Omeo Lions.

The header below is common to each of the posters
.
The Shire of Omeo has been a part of the East Gippsland Shire since 1994 when then
Victorian Premier J Kennett amalgamated some Shires in Victoria.



Story of the Coat of Arms

 

Below and right: some random but interesting photos from our Local History Collection



Lola Simkins and Charles Martin holding a School Sports Shield, year unknown at this time.
The same School Sports Plaque as on the left, with no date, but we know this is the Swifts Creek school.
Lola Simkin, possibly the same year or a little younger, is third row down from the back and second from
left with Charles Martin another two further along and the row behind.

School Sports shield from the 1930's. This is "above the gap" the area does not include
Swifts Creek, Ensay etc.


circa 1907-8 an example of poles being erected between Powers Gully near Tongio West and the Victoria Falls
hydro electric plant on the Cobungra River. It was taking power to run the Cassilis Gold Mining Co. treatment plant
which had run out of wood for the boilers. This was Victoria's first commercial hydro scheme and began operating
in 1908. T the plant which was beautifully built and perfectly operational had an
insufficient supply of water. Most of the plant went to Mt Magnet in Tasmania. see below.


ANYONE WITH FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PHOTOS IS WELCOME TO SEND IT TO
info@omeo.org.au

One of the interpretation panels at the Victoria Falls Historic area.