RHSV Lectures

Restoring history to the school curriculum - Stuart Macintyre

A progress report on the development of national curriculum with history to be taught as a distinct subject from early primary school until Year 12.

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Reconstructing the natural history of Melbourne - Gary Presland

A discussion on the effect of the topography and climate on the development and design of the city of Melbourne.

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Professor David Danks: 'the father of clinical genetics in Australia' and founder of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute - Carolyn Rasmussen

Professor David Danks was the well loved and highly respected pediatrician who was a pioneer in human genetic research in Australia. He is principally remembered for having established Victoria's first genetics health service. Reference is also made to the company, Danks Holdings Limited, founded originally as a plumbing supplies company in 1859.
Additional information about the history of Danks Holding Limited.
Additional information about history and work of the Murdoch Institute

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Crime in Port Phillip: 1835-1851 - Paul Mullaly

The AGL Shaw Lecture. An account of how the authorities and the legal system coped with crime in the new colony. Case studies are used to illustrate the talk.

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