Penguin History Group

Penguin History Group Penguin History Group welcomes visitors and our rooms are open Wed 10am - Noon and 7pm to 8pm. Also Open By Appointment. Main Road records.
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PRESERVING OUR PAST FOR THE FUTURE

The Penguin History Group is a small group of enthusiastic volunteers devoted to caring for and promoting the heritage of the district with our rooms being part of the former Penguin Railway Station. Our group has an active core group of members who meet on a weekly basis and our facilities are open to the public on Wednesday mornings and evenings at present. Th

e objects and purposes of the group include-
: To collect & collate historical records & memorabilia relevant to the Penguin
district & to make them available for public display.
: To promote items & events of historical interest.
: To collect & collate oral histories of the Penguin district.
: To record & encourage the preservation of items of significant historical
interest in the Penguin district.
: To promote & conduct public events, functions & displays to promote
Penguin's heritage. President is Craig Dunham - Phone (03) 6437 2941
Secretary is Bill Koetsier


OUR COLLECTION INCLUDES:
Penguin & South Riana Cemetery Records,
Tapes of local identities memories,
BDM Records,
Photographs, Scrap Books & Newspaper items relating to Penguin area,
Local family histories.

~ ~REMINDER! ~ ~Just a reminder of the official opening of this year's Photographic Exhibition featuring the Penguin Sur...
23/06/2026

~ ~REMINDER! ~ ~
Just a reminder of the official opening of this year's Photographic Exhibition featuring the Penguin Surf Club - this Sunday afternoon, 28 June 2026, starts at 2pm at the Penguin Railway Station.

The photo shows 4 former members of the Penguin Surf Club - from left to right - Ernie Ling, Trevor Dunham, Reg Peebles & Bill Smith.

From the collection of the late Thea Plapp, now held by Jason Butler.
21/06/2026

From the collection of the late Thea Plapp, now held by Jason Butler.

Does anyone know Mrs E Anderson of West Pine? (Advocate, Friday. 18 August 1961).Further information on this post:- This...
17/06/2026

Does anyone know Mrs E Anderson of West Pine? (Advocate, Friday. 18 August 1961).
Further information on this post:- This is likely to be Ethel Maude Anderson, her husband was James Harvey Anderson according to the 1964 Braddon Electoral Roll.

Penguin Primary School Grade 5T 1985. (Courtesy of Mia Kreemers)
14/06/2026

Penguin Primary School Grade 5T 1985. (Courtesy of Mia Kreemers)

Does anyone remember 'European Train World' in Penguin. Who was the proprietor and where was it? Probably in the1980s ...
11/06/2026

Does anyone remember 'European Train World' in Penguin. Who was the proprietor and where was it? Probably in the1980s or 1990s. What became of it? Looks like it was quite a large layout.

ADVANCE NOTICE!The PHG will be opening its annual Exhibition at the Station on Sunday, June 28th 2026, at 2pm. This year...
04/06/2026

ADVANCE NOTICE!
The PHG will be opening its annual Exhibition at the Station on Sunday, June 28th 2026, at 2pm. This year the focus is on the Penguin Surf Life Saving Club . The display will run for the rest of the year, and we encourage those interested to drop in on a Monday afternoon or Wednesday morning.

South Riana Uniting Church Reunion. Year and photographer unknown (possibly Derek Simpson)
01/06/2026

South Riana Uniting Church Reunion. Year and photographer unknown (possibly Derek Simpson)

Penguin Lodge of Peace No.7 TC. Year and photographer not known.
30/05/2026

Penguin Lodge of Peace No.7 TC. Year and photographer not known.

Penguin Surf Club girls Courtesy of Matt Hillier (year unknown)
27/05/2026

Penguin Surf Club girls Courtesy of Matt Hillier (year unknown)

Courtesy of Matt Hillier
23/05/2026

Courtesy of Matt Hillier

Address

Penguin Railway Station, Main Road (PO Box 156, Tas,)
Penguin, TAS
7316

Opening Hours

10am - 12pm

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