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SUMMARY:Trove for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to use Trove\, the National Library of Australia’s extensive online database. \nTrove is a National Library of Australia website which provides access to historic newspapers\, photographs\, and much more. Come along to this session to learn what’s available on Trove\, and some tips and tricks to find what you’re looking for.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/trove-for-beginners-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211014T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T000905Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Victoria Presentation with Geoffrey B. Austin
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hearing about how some of the most curious things get on the Victorian Heritage Register? \nJoin Hobsons Bay City Council and like-minded heritage enthusiasts for an evening presentation by Geoffrey B. Austin\, Manager at the Heritage Register at Heritage Victoria\, who will be presenting about some of the remarkable and curious assets of the Victorian Heritage Register. Geoffrey will also discuss how the HMAS Castlemaine recently earned its entry on the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. \nThis free event will be held online via Zoom. You can join on the day by following the link below at 6.30pm or you can register to learn more and receive a reminder on the day. The presentation will be approximately 20 minutes with a Q and A to follow.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82522181336?pwd=ZzFkZW5WRmVUYVpZVFRWMjUvdHh4QT09#success \nFollowing the presentation Hobsons Bay Arts\, Culture and Heritage staff\, alongside Hobsons Bay Libraries will discuss how to be involved in the National Trust Heritage Festival in 2022 and will be able available to answer questions about the forthcoming festival in 2022.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/heritage-victoria-presentation-with-geoffrey-b-austin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
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SUMMARY:Who Lived in My House?
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered who the past occupants of your house were? Or interested in researching your house history? Come along to this Heritage Help session and learn how to use research tools to find the history of houses and properties in Hobsons Bay and Melbourne. \nThis session will run online.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/who-lived-in-my-house-2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210929T012208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T012222Z
UID:10000243-1634122800-1634126400@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Who Lived in My House?
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered who the past occupants of your house were? Or interested in researching your house history? Come along to this Heritage Help session and learn how to use research tools to find the history of houses and properties in Hobsons Bay and Melbourne.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/who-lived-in-my-house/2021-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210908T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210728T063108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T081207Z
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SUMMARY:'The Lucas Girls': 100 Years of Women's Footy
DESCRIPTION:Join historian-filmmaker Bel Ensor and sport historian Dr Rob Hess for a screening of the short film ‘Lucas Girls’ and a discussion about the 1918 Lucas Girls football team and the history of women in Aussie Rules.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-lucas-girls-100-years-of-womens-footy/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lucas-Girls.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210728T062515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T081156Z
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SUMMARY:Uncovering the Past with Sands Directories
DESCRIPTION:Before the internet\, postal directories provided information on Melbourne’s properties\, residents\, businesses and streets. Learn how to find and navigate these directories to discover everything from where your ancestors lived to when your house was built.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/uncovering-the-past-with-sands-directories/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210803T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210728T062328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T081231Z
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SUMMARY:Together Apart: Meet the Authors
DESCRIPTION:When COVID-19 hit Melbourne harder than a runaway tram\, our lives changed – literally overnight. Photographer Jude van Daalen and editor Belinda Jackson join us to talk about their experience capturing Melbourne’s lockdown through ‘Together Apart: Life in Lockdown’\, a beautiful\, black-and-white coffee table book featuring 60 interviews and portraits of people in the Hobsons Bay community.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/together-apart-meet-the-authors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210729T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210601T043517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T020349Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Benevolence
DESCRIPTION:To acknowledge and celebrate the 2021 NAIDOC Week theme Heal Country!\, Lenka Vanderboom is running a special Book Club event exploring Benevolence by Julie Janson. \nBenevolence is set around the Hawkesbury River area\, the home of the Darug people\, in Parramatta and Sydney\, 1816–35. The intensely visual prose interweaves historical events with detailed characterisation to shatter stereotypes and gives voice to an Aboriginal experience of early settlement. Author Julie Janson is a Burruberongal woman of Darug Aboriginal Nation. \nLenka Vanderboom grew up in the Kimberley on her Yawuru homelands\, and is a Director of Indigenous publishing house Magabala Books Indigenous publishing house. \nThis event will be livestreamed.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-club-benevolence/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lenka-photo-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210714T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210607T075005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T075005Z
UID:10000678-1626260400-1626264000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Trove for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Trove is a National Library of Australia website which provides access to historic newspapers\, photographs\, and much more. Come along to this session to learn what’s available on Trove\, and some tips and tricks to find what you’re looking for. \nSome computer skills recommended.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/trove-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/trove-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210518T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210203T205021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205143Z
UID:10000657-1621362600-1621362600@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Waltzing Matilda: Australia's Accidental Anthem
DESCRIPTION:The song that started as an accidental collaboration in outback Queensland in 1895 caused the death of a seven-year relationship and went on to inspire a nation during WWII. \nAuthor and criminal barrister Benjamin Lindner presents a forensic history of the events\, the people and the places that led to the writing of Australia’s most famous song. \nBookings are essential and spaces are limited.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/waltzing-matilda-australias-accidental-anthem/
LOCATION:Altona Library\, 123 Queen St\, Altona\, VIC\, 3018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Benjamin-at-Combo-Waterhole-Waltzing-Matilda-rotated.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210512T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210203T205048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205152Z
UID:10000117-1620817200-1620817200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Discover Our Collections: Heritage @ Williamstown Library
DESCRIPTION:Williamstown Library is the home base for Hobsons Bay Libraries Heritage Collection\, dedicated to preserving the history of Hobsons Bay from historic maps and photographs to newspaper and local books. \nThe Library’s Heritage Room houses microform readers\, a high-res scanner\, interactive touch table\, and a regularly changing array of local history exhibitions. \nCome along for an introduction to what’s on offer\, and learn how we can help you out with your local and family history research. \nBookings are essential and spaces are limited. \nThis event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/discover-our-collections-heritage-williamstown-library/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/intro-to-heritage-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210203T205107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205201Z
UID:10000118-1619607600-1619611200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Finding Families
DESCRIPTION:Hobsons Bay Libraries’ experienced heritage staff will demonstrate how to search for your ancestors across a variety of online platforms\, including Victorian Births Deaths and Marriages records\, Ancestry\, historic newspapers\, and immigration records. Find out important family dates\, where your ancestors worked\, and what they did for a living. \nRecommended for beginners. Basic computer skills recommended. \nBookings are essential and spaces are limited. \nThis event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/finding-families-2/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Family-history-resized-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210420T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210203T204919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T205210Z
UID:10000656-1618943400-1618947000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Finding Families
DESCRIPTION:Hobsons Bay Libraries’ experienced heritage staff will demonstrate how to search for your ancestors across a variety of online platforms\, including Victorian Births Deaths and Marriages records\, Ancestry\, historic newspapers\, and immigration records. Find out important family dates\, where your ancestors worked\, and what they did for a living. \nRecommended for beginners. Basic computer skills recommended. \nBookings are essential and spaces are limited. \nThis event is part of the Australian Heritage Festival.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/finding-families/
LOCATION:Altona Library\, 123 Queen St\, Altona\, VIC\, 3018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Family-history-resized.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210311T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210311T194500
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210210T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T210603Z
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SUMMARY:BRAZEN HUSSIES: Film Screening and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:BRAZEN HUSSIES reveals a revolutionary chapter in Australian history\, the Women’s Liberation Movement (1965 -1975). \nInterweaving freshly uncovered archival footage\, personal photographs\, memorabilia and lively personal accounts from activists\, BRAZEN HUSSIES shows us how a daring and diverse group of women joined forces to defy the status quo\, demand equality and create profound social change – contributing to one of the greatest social movements of the 20th Century. \nJoin us in celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with a screening of this acclaimed film followed by a Q&A with some of these inspiring women. \nPlaces are limited to allow for social distancing. Bookings are required.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/brazen-hussies-film-screening-and-qa/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210129T071535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T071535Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Your Military Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about your family’s military history? \nDiscover the huge range of military records you can search online\, and find out what your ancestors did during the wars of the 20th century. \nRecommended for beginners with basic computer skills. \nBookings required as places are limited to allow for social distancing. \nImage from the Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs\, State Library of Victoria. ‘Soldiers striking camp at Williamstown\, WWII.’
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/discover-your-military-ancestors/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210223T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210127T220529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T220529Z
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SUMMARY:Williamstown Croquet Club - Past\, Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Come along and learn about croquet’s origins in the 19th century and the history of Williamstown’s own club\, founded in 1926. \nClub president\, Paul Lund\, will also provide information on the club’s operations today including membership\, competitions\, social activities and events. \nThis event will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Bookings are essential so that we can send you a link to join the session. You will be emailed a link prior to the event along with instructions on how to participate.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/williamstown-croquet-club-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/croquet-club-at-dusk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20210111T063528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T063721Z
UID:10000650-1612954800-1612958400@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Trove for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Trove is a National Library of Australia website which provides access to historic newspapers\, photographs\, and much more. Come along to this session to learn what’s available on Trove\, and some tips and tricks to find what you’re looking for. \nRecommended for beginners.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/trove-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Williamstown Library\, 104 Ferguson St\, Williamstown\, VIC\, 3016\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/trove-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201006T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T235639
CREATED:20200928T111516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T111516Z
UID:10000639-1602009000-1602012600@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:The West Gate Bridge Collapse: 50 Years On
DESCRIPTION:50 years ago\, the partially-constructed West Gate Bridge collapsed\, killing 35 workers and injuring 18 more. The disaster remains Australia’s worst industrial accident to this day. \nJoin us in conversation with Tommy Watson and Danny Gardiner of the West Gate Bridge Memorial Committee to learn about that fateful day\, their work on the bridge\, and their ongoing battle for workplace safety. \nThis will be an online event. A link will be emailed to registrants the day before the event along with instructions on how to participate. \nIf you need any help you can contact us by phone 1300 462 542 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday\, via email at library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au\, or via Instagram DM or Facebook Message. \nImage source: John T Collins courtesy of State Library Victoria
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-west-gate-bridge-collapse-50-years-on/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/John-T-Collins-SLV-Westgate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hobsons Bay Libraries":MAILTO:heritage@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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