The Leeton Family and Local History Society has been keeping and maintaining records of the shire's history for dozens of years, but as one can imagine, that is a lot of resources and materials that adds up over time.

The society regularly meets in the library where it has its own room, but with tales of members keeping documents piled high at their homes and sheds, it was time to find a new location.

Thanks to Leeton Shire Council taking over ownership of the former Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, they have now found that home.

Council has decided to allow the society to use the lower ground floor at the building for office accommodation and storage of heritage archives and artefacts.

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In a nod to the late Dorothy Eurell, a life member of the society, the new location will be named in her honour.

Society president and councillor Tony Reneker was pleased the group had a new space to utilise and will continue to grow as a result.

Mr Reneker did not participate in the vote to allow the society use of the building after declaring an interest.

"The acquisition by Council of the former Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission building, which contains secure and safe storage and suitable office accommodation on the lower ground floor level, is the ideal space to meet the society's administration, storage requirements and preservation of cultural heritage," he said.

The society has played an important role in the Leeton shire community since it was first founded, undertaking several projects in the town to ensure its history is preserved.

Its members also conduct research for families, is part of various community events in town and much more.

Leeton mayor Paul Maytom said the society was a pivotal part of Leeton shire.

"The society, which is operated by a number of extremely dedicated volunteers, holds a large collection of information, maps, artefacts and photographs relating to the early settlement of the Leeton area," he said.

"They also compile various other records, publications and artefacts relating to the family and local history of the Leeton shire.

"What they do to preserve our heritage is invaluable."

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