Welcome to the Cundletown & Lower Manning Historical Society website. For information, click one of the links above.

The Cundletown & Lower Manning Historical Society's major project is the installation of 36 Historic Plaques identifying sites of businesses and buildings of major importance to the history of the town. The plaques were donated by members of the community. Maps showing the location of these plaques and a suggested route for a leisurely stroll in pleasant friendly surroundings can be obtained from the Museum.

Information and photos wanted on the Dairy Industry and local Dairy Factories. 

DVD's for sale

"Dairy Farming Industry in the Manning Valley"

DVD filmed in the 1960's showing milk production from the farm to the Manning River Dairy Co-op Factory then following the milk through the factory showing the verious processed. 
$10ea + $3 postage.

"Cundletown: An Historic Guide"

Available for $12.50 + postage, or a 2 DVD set highlighting the unveiling of the plaques and giving more history of each site is also available for $15 + postage.

"Dairy Legends Dinner"

2 DVD set highlighting the very successful dinner honouring 5 "Dairy Legends" from the Manning Valley.
Being John Radford, Dallas Polson, John Cowan, Barry Chick & John Lattimore.
The DVD's include all speeches from the dinner and along with the "Dairy Farming Industry" DVD give a valuable record of this vital industry to the Manning Valley.
The Museum is trying to relocate to a larger permanent site where a Manning River Dairy Industry Museum will be set up to preserve the history of this industry and all associated industries.

'Melvie Chick Museum'

Postal Address: C/- 92 River Street Cundletown 2430

Centre Open:
Thursday 10am-3pm
Saturday 1:30pm-4pm
Or by Appointment.
Admission: Gold coin donation.