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What's on at the RHSV
The rise of public health engineering in Victoria 1925-1940
May 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmThe rise of public health engineering in Victoria 1925-1940: The Sewerage Districts’ Acts 1915, 1925 and 1928, and the consu...
Historical Society Network Leaders: Victoria-wide Conference and Networking Day 2025
May 23 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmThe RHSV is delighted to host an opportunity for leaders from the diverse historical society networks throughout Victoria to come ...
Guided Walking Tour of Historical Flagstaff Gardens
May 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pmJoin expert tour guides from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria – the historical society for the City of Melbourne ...

YARRA BIRRARUNG: ARTISTS, WRITERS AND THE RIVER
Curated by Dr Judith Buckrich. Designed by Daisy Searls. From 28 November 2024 to July 2025 - 28 November 2024 - July 2025
This exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.

Upcoming Victorian History Events
Echoes of the 19th Century
July 15 @ 6:30 pmStep back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the 19th century with the Four Seasons String Quartet at the PM...
The Convent
September 23 @ 6:30 pmHave you visited the Abbotsford Convent before? It is a beautiful place, its history, architecture, artistry, and food make it...
A Monumental Egyptian Tomb In Melbourne
October 14 @ 6:30 pmHidden within a suburban Melbourne cemetery lies a remarkable piece of Egyptian-inspired architecture: the tomb of David Syme, one...
Featured Books
Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River by Dr Judith Buckrich

St Kilda 1841-1900: Movers and Shakers and Money-Makers by Carmel McKenzie

Granville Stapylton: Australia Felix 1836, second in command to Major Mitchell. By Gregory C. Eccleston

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