Carlton Community History Group - Royal Historical Society of Victoria

  • Transport History of Carlton

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    On Tuesday 29 June 2021 @ 7.30 pm, you can enjoy two illustrated presentations on aspects of the transport history of Carlton from the comfort of your own home: Before the Pram Factory? The story of Freeman's livery stables by Margaret Rich The Inner Circle Line, Carlton's forgotten railway line by Jeff Atkinson To take
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  • Walking tour: Princes Hill, Carlton

    Historical Walks in Carlton These walks are run by the Princes Hill Community Centre in conjunction with the Carlton Community History Group. To register, contact Princes Hill Community Centre: www.princeshill.org.au Email: enquiries@princeshill.org.au Phone: 9387 7740. This tour takes you around an interesting and historic part of Carlton to hear its history and the history of
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  • Historical Walks in Carlton – Melbourne General Cemetery (Southern Part)

    These walks are run by the Princes Hill Community Centre in conjunction with the Carlton Community History Group. To register, contact Princes Hill Community Centre: www.princeshill.org.au Email: enquiries@princeshill.org.au Phone: 9387 7740. Melbourne General Cemetery is the oldest and most historic of our existing cemeteries. On this tour you will learn about its history, and about
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  • Historical Walks in Carlton: Jewish and Italian Carlton

    These walks are run by the Princes Hill Community Centre in conjunction with the Carlton Community History Group. To register, contact Princes Hill Community Centre: www.princeshill.org.au Email: enquiries@princeshill.org.au                   Phone: 9387 7740. This tour takes you through the streets of Carlton to learn something of the two communities
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  • Rebels and Revolutionaries buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery: Zoom session

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    This presentation by Jeff Atkinson will follow a brief Annual General Meeting of the Carlton Community History Group. To take part you will need to register, which can be done by emailing jeffann@bigpond.net.au A Zoom link will be sent to you on the day before the presentation.