THE Myrtleford and District Historical Society’s (MDHS) latest exhibition was held last Saturday and Sunday, to a great community response.
The ‘Women of Myrtleford and District’ display showcased the lives and impact a dozen women had on the town from 1860 to 1960.
Whether the lauded ladies were born in the region or settled here over the course of their lives, the society aimed to showcase their great efforts for both the town and in some instances, the country.
"The exhibition went really, really well," MDHS president, Kerry Murtagh said.
"We had approximately 170 people through over the whole weekend and approximately 50 of those went on to visit the museum as well.
"It was amazing how people came in from all over to see the exhibit.
"It wasn't just women who came to view the exhibition, it was a whole mix of people from all different ages.
"We've had some very positive feedback; there was a comment book available and it's now full of feedback from the attendees.
"People really enjoyed the ladies' stories and said how great it was for the community to learn about their history.
"I did a movie reel with lots of photos of town-scenes from the eras, which everyone seemed to love...they all sat down and watched it.
"A lot of the subjects' families came, with a couple of Carthews from Mount Macedon, a lot of Shooter family members from Melbourne, and from locally like the Schlapp family representatives.
"The Sharps, they came from the Wodonga area and the McIlroy's who live locally came and there were a few who visited from Queensland.
"Georgie Nolan, some of her family came and the Beaumonts, they were very, very happy with the presentation.
"The Glass family also had some representatives.
"There were family members everywhere and they were very pleased and honoured for their ladies to be selected for this first exhibition.
"It was a big success and we were very busy overall.
"The MDHS members are already thinking about putting on another exhibition next year."

A Dozen District Dames:
Jessie Robinson was the founding owner of ‘J. R