WE ARE A DIGITAL HISTORY GROUP

About Us

We are a creative solution to those interested in Torquay history,
we tell the story through a range of mediums all located in one place.

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ABOUT US

TMWW is a modern historical society dedicated to collecting, researching and publishing online our understanding of the Torquay district history. We cover the townships of Torquay, Breamlea, Connewarre, Mt. Duneed, …

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LOCAL HISTORY

TMWW specializes in local history relating to Torquay families and property in the area. We have extensive knowledge of the town development from a fishing and rural community to the …

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RESEARCH

We are happy to help with enquiries for research projects relating to the history of the Torquay district. Search our extensive online research collection or ask us to search our …

OUR TOWN - OUR STORIES

STORIES

Memories

Capturing conversations  (oral history)

Watch video clips of times past.

Audio of interviews.

Exhibitions

Light Horse

Maie’s Memorabilia

Beaches

Bathing Boxes

Torquay: a look over time

Neighbours: Past and Present

Torquay Picture Postcard Past

Moments In Time

Bass Strait Crossing

WW2 Light Horsemen at Torquay

White Settlement 

Shipwrecks

Buckley’s Well

Helping our members succeed with local and family history research.

Testimonials

From students to local government, we partner with individuals or organisations on their journey of researching local or family history. Our members include those interested in their own family history, whether it be genealogical, events or house history and scholarly history research.

Hayden

After more than 50 years living in Jan Juc/Torquay it is wonderful to read the stories of the past and reflect on the events and people that were involved in making those things happen. The accurate and extensive research you do is greatly appreciated.
Well done Cheryl and team.

Danny McGowan

Having traced my family history from the early 1840s and having utilised the services of various historical societies in Victoria, the service and information provided by TMWW via website, History Matters magazine is one of the best. I very much appreciate the all the work undertaken by the TMWW team. Special shoutout to Cheryl who provided help and advice in tracking down my great great grandfathers (John McGowan) movements around the Torquay and Geelong areas between 1846 to 1872.

Richard Porter

I discovered MWW a number of years ago. always been interested in history, and this is a great resource to learn and understand Torquay of today and of old. Articles are fascinating and topical. Always a great read. Keep up the good work.

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2024 - 2025 Projects

CURRENT PROJECTS

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During the second half of 2024 we will install scanners, printer and a computer at the Torquay Public Hall in Price Street. You will be able to scan your photo albums or documents, free of charge with support if needed. An online booking system will be available.

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Join Us & Support

Member

$20.00
Perfect for those who would like to support our work financially

  • Digital copy HISTORY MATTERS magazine

  • 1 hour free genealogical or house research

  • Access to our research library

  • Right to stand for Committee membership

  • Voting rights

Choose Plan

Subscriber

$0
Suitable for just wanting to enjoy reading our stories

  • Digital copy of HISTORY MATTERS magazine

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Volunteer

$0
Great for someone looking to help. No research skills necessary.

  • Digital copy of HISTORY MATTERS magazine

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Latest News

WELCOME
We welcome all contributions to update information or post new information.
Historical information comes from people like you.
These projects tell – and in many cases gather – the stories of people from the Torquay region.

Christmas History Matters

Still looking for a Christmas present? Or some history reading this summer? History Matters may be your beach read or the perfect Christmas present. Printed copies are available from Torquay …

Local Olympic Rowers

Rowing is now underway at the Paris Olympics, and tonight, Australians will be featured in four events. Torquay Surf Life Saving Club members and locals have previously represented Australia in …

Our Water Polo Olympians

Peter Bennett Les McKay The Australian water polo team made its Olympic debut at the 1948 London Olympics. The team included members of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (TSLSC) …

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Our Olympian: Marjorie McQuade

Australia once more is getting off to a good start in the pool with the gold medals moving us to top of the ladder after day 1. Back at the …

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