About the Historical Society
Our Story
Promoting the History of the Northern Territory
The Historical Society of the Northern Territory is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the history and cultural heritage of the Northern Territory of Australia. The HSNT is a voluntary organisation managed by a Council annually elected by members and has been continuously operating since 1964.
The HSNT operates an annual programme of lectures, outings and rural field trips to places of historical interest. An important part of the HSNT's work is the publication of local historical research in the journal Northern Territory Historical Studies and in books and occasional papers .
The HSNT's document and photograph collection can be accessed through the Northern Territory Archive Service and the Northern Territory Library.
The HSNT is linked to other community history groups around the nation through membership of the Federation of Australian Historical Societies and has links with other historically active organisations in the Northern Territory.
Our Committee members are -
President Matthew James
Vice President Bev Phelts
Honorary Secretary Libby Siebert
Honorary Treasurer Lyn Reid
Council Members Brian Reid, Clayton Fredericksen, Derek Pugh &
Ian Anderson
Our logo
Auld's Compass is used in the Historical Society of the Northern Territory's logo. Auld was one of the first surveyors to work in Darwin and the surrounding districts in the 1860s and 1870s. The compass was a gift to the HSNT.
Committee members
The Committee of the Historical Society of the Northern Territory meets monthly in its headquarters at History House, Darwin
The 2024 Council is:
President
Matthew James
Vice President
Bev Phelts
Secretary
Libby Siebert
Treasurer
Lyn Reid
Council members
Ian Anderson
Clayton Fredericksen
Derek Pugh OAM
Brian Reid
Acknowledgement of country
The Historical Society of the Northern Territory acknowledges the Larrakia people, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which History House stands, and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
All images on this site courtesy of Library and Archives NT and personal collections of members of the HSNT
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