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SUMMARY:Farming Families of Whittlesea
DESCRIPTION:Did you have farming ancestors? Join members of the Whittlesea Historical Society who will present the history of some key pioneer farming families within the City\, recognising the history and heritage of the Whittlesea farming community since 1859 when the Agricultural Society was established. Visit display items and share your own stories as part of our family history month program. \nAfternoon tea will be provided by students from Whittlesea Secondary College. Presented in partnership by Yarra Plenty Regional Library with Whittlesea Historical Society\, Whittlesea Agricultural Society\, City of Whittlesea and Whittlesea Secondary College . \nThursday 21 August 2.00pm–4.00pm \nWhittlesea Library\, 57-61 Laurel Street\, Whittlesea\, Vic. 3757 \nFree event – registrations essential.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/farming-families-of-whittlesea/
LOCATION:Whittlesea Library\, 57-61 Laurel Street\, Whittlesea\, VIC\, 3757\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250811T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20250722T003338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T003413Z
UID:10000603-1754908200-1754911800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Researching your Family History in South Asian Countries
DESCRIPTION:Most South Asian family history has been traditionally maintained only within families and has been passed down from generation to generation\, with children hearing their stories from their “elders” from early childhood.  In this session\, Librarian and family historian Smita Biswas will share other basic steps and tips to get more clues about your South Asian countries’ family roots in India\, Sri Lanka\, Pakistan\, Nepal and Bangladesh and provide tips to learn more about your family history. Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library. \nMonday 11 August 10.30am–11.30am \nThomastown Library\, 54 Main Street\, Thomastown\, Vic. 3074 \nFree event – registrations essential.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/researching-your-family-history-in-south-asian-countries/
LOCATION:Thomastown Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20250722T002812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T003503Z
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SUMMARY:Biographical Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Charlotte Chidell has researched the life of pioneer Katherine Rose Beale (1795-1856) who arrived at Port Phillip in 1839. The Beale family established the St Helena estate. Finding few reliable primary sources\, her book\, This Still Hearth tells the story of Katherine in a mix of fact and fiction. \nIn this presentation Charlotte will discuss her research\, writing and pathway to publication journey and discuss various styles of storytelling to share your family history research. Books available for sale. Presented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library. \nDiamond Valley Library\, Civic Drive\, Greensborough \nSaturday 3 August 2.00pm–3.00pm \nFree event – registrations essential.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/biographical-storytelling/
LOCATION:Diamond Valley Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230822T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20230711T035355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T024216Z
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SUMMARY:British Surnames
DESCRIPTION:Join Nick Cree as he discusses his research on British surnames with reference to recent census data on the population of the Shire of Nillumbik. He will also discuss some examples of origins of commonly occurring names. Surnames are a fascinating area of family history with records dating back to the 11th century. \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/british-surnames/
LOCATION:Eltham Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T150000
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CREATED:20230711T014656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T024141Z
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SUMMARY:History of Australian Motherhood
DESCRIPTION:It is Family History Month!  Join us for a fascinating panel discussion on the history of Australian mothers and how motherhood has changed over time. Dr. Carla Pascoe Leahy\, author of Becoming a Mother: an Australian History and Miranda Francis\, a researcher into the history of Australian motherhood in the 20th century\, will discuss their work in this session. \nPhoto: Mothers and babies at the Drouin Infant Welfare Centre\, Victoria\, circa 1944. Photo by Jim Fitzpatrick. National Library of Australia U-429-122.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/history-of-australian-motherhood/
LOCATION:Eltham Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230810T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20230711T014138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T024126Z
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SUMMARY:Soldiers and Aliens Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Local author June Factor will discuss her book Soldiers and aliens: men in the Australian Army’s Employment Companies during World War II\, which details the forgotten history of the remarkable contribution of non-British subjects to Australia in 1939-1945.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/soldiers-and-aliens-book-talk/
LOCATION:Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub\, 275 Upper Heidleberg Road\, Ivanhoe\, 3079\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230807T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230807T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20230711T013533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T024112Z
UID:10000910-1691413200-1691416800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:A Chinese Family History
DESCRIPTION:Librarian Jack Chan has had a long-time interest in local and family history and has researched his own Chinese ancestry in Australia. He has documented the history of his own family’s Chinese restaurants in Geelong. Join Jack for his trip down memory lane and his tips for researching family history.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/a-chinese-family-history/
LOCATION:Mill Park Library\, 394 Plenty Road\, Mill Park\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230805T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20230711T013843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T024100Z
UID:10000911-1691244000-1691247600@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Vandemonians Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Janet McCalman of the University of Melbourne as she discusses her book Vandemonians: the repressed history of colonial Victoria. This fascinating book examines the stories of Victoria’s convict ancestors to find more than just their criminal activity. Only now are we discovering their stories and Victoria’s place in the nation’s convict history.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/vandemonians-book-talk/
LOCATION:Diamond Valley Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230803T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20230711T013234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T024051Z
UID:10000909-1691089200-1691092800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Researching your Ancestors from India and Sri Lanka
DESCRIPTION:Family Historian Smita Biswas will share tips to find clues about your family roots in India and Sri Lanka\, including understanding the history\, surnames and official resources.  \nRegarded by some historians as the oldest living civilization on Earth\, the Indian tradition dates back to 8\,000 BC and has a continuous recorded history of over 2\,500 years. Most Indian family history has been traditionally maintained only within families\, and has been often passed down from generation to generation\, with children hearing their stories from their elders from early childhood. \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library \nLocation: Mill Park Library\, 394 Plenty Road\, Mill Park\, Vic.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/researching-your-ancestors-from-india-and-sri-lanka/
LOCATION:Mill Park Library\, 394 Plenty Road\, Mill Park\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20230417T002654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T022141Z
UID:10000422-1683986400-1683991800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Becoming a Mother: An Australian History
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the release of a powerful new history of Australian motherhood this Mother’s Day weekend! \nWhen she first become a mother in 2013\, historian Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy looked around her for stories of how mothering had changed over time. She was shocked to find that no one had written a history of Australian motherhood.  \nThis ambitious and compelling book remedies this glaring omission in our understanding of motherhood in the past. Through more than 60 interviews with a diverse group of Australian women\, Carla has charted the ways in which mothering has shifted along with wider Australian society – and the ways it has stayed the same. \nJoin us for the launch of Becoming a Mother: an Australian History with oral historians Professor Alistair Thomson and Dr Deb Anderson. \nPhoto: Mothers and babies at the Drouin Infant Welfare Centre\, Victoria\, circa 1944. Photo by Jim Fitzpatrick. National Library of Australia U-429-122.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/becoming-a-mother-an-australian-history/
LOCATION:Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub\, 275 Upper Heidleberg Road\, Ivanhoe\, 3079\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221128T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20221120T234558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T041442Z
UID:10000823-1669633200-1669636800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:What Ship Did You Come Out On?
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history of ships in Port Melbourne with local author Nick Cree.          \nNick Cree will be speaking about the ships that came through Port Melbourne in the 50’s and 60’s\, and the myriad of personal stories of the people who embarked in Melbourne. Do you have a personal association with one of those ships?  \nThis event is part of the exhibition Remarkable: stories of Australians and their boats. \nAustralia’s history is full of maritime-related stories. With over 1\,000 rivers and a coast that stretches for more than 36\,000 kilometres\, it is no surprise that Australia abounds with stories of people who have lived and worked on the water. This exhibition presents some of those stories\, exploring the remarkable connections between people and their boats.  \nThe exhibition will be at the following libraries: \nEltham Library – 14 November 2022 to 14 December 2022 \nLalor Library – 19 December 2022 to 29 January 2023 \nWatsonia Library – 12 December 2022 to 29 January 2022 \nInage: Pixabay \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/what-ship-did-you-come-out-on/
LOCATION:Eltham Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221019T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220919T004254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T014816Z
UID:10000802-1666177200-1666182600@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Discover Local History through Trove
DESCRIPTION:Trove is your national discovery service managed by the National Library of Australia. \nThis talk will provide an introduction to the wealth of information that can be found. We will look at examples and strategies to find information about people and places in our Region. \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library\nWatsonia Library\n4-6 Ibbottson Street\, Watsonia
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/discover-local-history-through-trove/
LOCATION:Watsonia Library\, 4-6 Ibbottson Street\, Watsonia\, 4-6 Ibbottson Street\,\, Watsonia\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221015T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220919T003927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T014750Z
UID:10000801-1665842400-1665846000@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:The Australian Football Card - a collected history
DESCRIPTION:The footy season might be over\, but you can still enjoy some football history! \nIn this session\, Australian Rules Football historian and author Francis Doherty will showcase examples from his Australian Rules football card collection and profile some local men who made their marks in the big leagues. \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library\nRosanna Library\,\n72 Turnham Avenue\, Rosanna
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/the-australian-football-card-a-collected-history/
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220919T003548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T014802Z
UID:10000800-1665655200-1665664200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Local History Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local history enthusiast? Did you know that there are many local history groups in the Bnayule\, Nillumbik and Whittlesea municipalities that you are welcome to join? \nThese groups gather regularly for guest speakers and excursions. They publish informative newsletters\, manage collections and online content\, and support wider products such as the production of the Nillumbik Heritage Guide. Some manage museums and exhibitions\, publish books\, and install heritage markers. \nMeet these passionate volunteers in our local history community. Learn about what they do\, the benefits that historical societies add to the community\, and why they believe in the value of history. Enjoy displays and presentations and take the opportunity to learn about where you live. \nThe following groups will be represented: Andrew Ross Museum\, (Kangaroo Ground)\, Eltham District Historical Society\, Greensborough Historical Society\, Heidelberg Historical Society and Nillumbik Historical Society (Diamond Creek). \nLocal history publications\, produced by local history groups will be available for sale (cash only). \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library\nDiamond Valley Library\nCivic Drive\, Greensborough\, Vic.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/local-history-showcase/
LOCATION:Diamond Valley Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221006T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220919T001150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T014850Z
UID:10000799-1665052200-1665055800@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Eltham Courthouse Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Built in 1860\, the Eltham Courthouse is the oldest public building remaining in the Shire of Nillumbik. \nIn 2021\, a restoration project was undertaken to bring new life to this architectural significant building. It was completed in early 2022. \nJim Connor of the Eltham District Historical Society will join us to discuss the original function of the courthouse\, the building’s unique features and the project undertaken by Nillumbik Shire Council to fully restore the building. \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library\nEltham Library\,\nPanther Place\, Eltham
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/eltham-courthouse-restoration/
LOCATION:Eltham Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220928T004511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T222534Z
UID:10000807-1664964000-1664971200@www.historyvictoria.org.au
SUMMARY:Women in Eltham Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Stories connect us to our local heritage. \nNestled on high ground\, once overlooking the village of Eltham\, we will tour part of the cemetery and recognise the contributions of some local women to the Eltham district community and share stories of women now interred in these grounds. \nFrom pioneer women to the first woman in Eltham to attend University\, the silent film actress\, and the community-spirited politician. From the Post Mistress to the World War One nurse. \nBookings are essential and places are limited. \nThis event is being hosted by Yarra Plenty Regional Library  in partnership with Eltham District Historical Society and Eltham Cemetery Trust. \nEltham Cemetery\, 40 Mt Pleasant Road\, Eltham.  Access car park via Metery Road.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/women-in-eltham-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Eltham Cemetery\, Metery Road\, Eltham\, VIC\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220919T004418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T014902Z
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SUMMARY:Lost Banyule
DESCRIPTION:Graham Thorley of the Heidelberg Historical Society will join us to reflect on the changing face of the Banyule municipality via its population\, buildings\, infrastructure\, and ways of life. \nBanyule’s rolling hills and valleys\, vegetation and grasslands abound with colourful native birds and wildlife attracting pastoralists\, investors and settlers. \nProperties were established on a grand scale\, including Joseph Hawdon’s “Banyule”\, townships grew and new cultures were attracted. Within a short period of 35 years\, the small village\, first known as Warringal and later as Heidelberg\, had grown from a few scattered houses into a flourishing community. Heidelberg became a Shire in 1871\, then a City in 1934. The City of Banyule was established in 1994. \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library\nIvanhoe Library & Cultural Hub\,\n275 Upper Heidelberg Road\, Ivanhoe\, Vic. \nImage: Heidelberg Road\, Looking South Ivanhoe\, State Library Victoria
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/lost-banyule/
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220824T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220824T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T063603Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Childhood Places
DESCRIPTION:It is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. Did you have a favourite cubby\, swing or climbing tree in childhood that you can still remember today? \nMemories of special childhood places can remain vivid even after the passage of many years. In this presentation\, historian Carla Pascoe Leahy discusses her research into the favourite places of post-war children. Drawing upon interviews\, maps and photos\, she reveals how baby boomers remember the treehouses\, playgrounds and shelter sheds of 1950s Melbourne. \nDr Carla Pascoe Leahy is an historian at the University of Tasmania where she teaches in the Diploma of Family History. She is also an Honorary Associate at Museums Victoria and Joint Editor of Studies in Oral History\, the journal of Oral History Australia. \nPresented by Yarra Plenty Regional Library in partnership with the University of Tasmania\, Diploma of Family History. \nDiamond Valley Library\, Civic Drive\, Greensborough\, Vic\,
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/remembering-childhood-places/
LOCATION:Diamond Valley Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220728T230540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T063524Z
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SUMMARY:Researching Your Indian Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:It is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. The culture of India has been shaped not only by its long history\, unique geography and diverse demography but also by its ancient heritages. Regarded by some historians as the oldest living civilization on Earth\, the Indian tradition dates back to 8\,000 BC and has a continuous recorded history of over 2\,500 years. However\, due to the influence of Western culture and the migration of Indian people to foreign shores\, the rich culture\, values\, and family history of India are disappearing. \nMost Indian family history has been traditionally maintained only within families and has been often passed down from generation to generation\, with children hearing their stories from their “elders” from early childhood. \nIn this session\, Family Historian Smita Biswas will share other basic steps and tips to get more clues about your Indian family roots\, including understanding the history of India\, surnames and official resources. \nThomastown Library\, 52 Main Street\, Thomastown\, Vic.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/researching-your-indian-ancestors/
LOCATION:Thomastown Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220817T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220728T230512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T063516Z
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SUMMARY:No Ordinary Convict
DESCRIPTION:It is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. or much of her life\, Janine Marshall Wood\, a former English\, History and French teacher\, has been gripped by the remarkable story of John Hughes\, his leadership in the Rebecca Riots\, his convict years and life afterwards in Tasmania. She has retold this tale countless times to audiences of all ages throughout Australia – sometimes even in French. \nThe Rebecca Riots (1839–1844)\, a protest movement that galvanised and amused much of the Western world\, was known for its audaciousness and humour. Their aim was to alleviate the hardship of unfair tollgate charges in rural Wales. One of its leaders (or Rebeccas) was John Hughes (Jac Ty-isha)\, who is the subject of Janine’s recent book “No ordinary convict: a Welshman called Rebecca”. \n“No Ordinary Convict: a Welshman called Rebecca” addresses the context from which this extraordinary movement arose and then traces John Hughes’ background\, arrest\, trial\, petitions for freedom and voyage to Van Diemen’s Land. Simultaneously\, and throughout the entire book\, there are comparisons and contrasts between other Rebeccaites and the entire convict population. \nCopies of “No ordinary convict: a Welshman called Rebecca” will be available for sale. \nImage: Painting by John Wynne Hopkins\, 2021 \nEltham Library\, Panther Place\, Eltham\, Vic.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/no-ordinary-convict/
LOCATION:Eltham Library
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220804T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220728T230356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T063456Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Migrant Family History
DESCRIPTION:It’s Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. Daniela Zannoni was born in northern Italy and migrated to Australia when she was three years old. The idea to write her family’s story evolved through hearing her mother continually recounting the hardships she had endured. \nIn this session\, Daniela will discuss her family’s migration journey and the consequences of her parent’s decision to make Australia their new home. She will also share her process of writing and publishing migrant family history. \nCopies of her book: My Mother’s Memories: the successes and tragedies of an Italian migrant family will be for sale \nDaniela Zannoni is a retired Italian teacher and interpreter. She has three Italian degrees — Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Italian)\, Bachelor of Teaching\, and a Diploma of Interpreting. Daniela’s passion is writing Italian migration stories. In 2021\, Daniela completed a Diploma in Family History\, to enhance her skills in this field. \nThis event will also be repeated on Monday 8 August from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm \nMill Park Library\, 394 Plenty Road\, Mill Park\, Vic.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/writing-migrant-family-history/
LOCATION:Mill Park Library\, 394 Plenty Road\, Mill Park\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220803T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220803T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20220727T231956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T000954Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 150 Years of State Schooling in Victoria
DESCRIPTION:It is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. \nThe 150th anniversary of State Schooling in Victoria provides fresh opportunities for family\, school and local historians. \nSome type of ‘formal schooling’ has played part in most families’ and local communities’ lives\, particularly in recent times. The Education Act of 1872 (Victoria) was the first of its kind in the world\, offering free\, compulsory and secular education to Victoria’s children aged 6-15 years old. Although there have been exceptions since ‘day one’\, the anniversary ‘spotlights’ resources and approaches\, both old and new\, for writing richer family and local histories. \nDr Rosalie Triolo will share snapshots of both as relevant to family historians\, referencing also her research on Education Department schools and their families in World War I as part of our Family History Month program this August. \nDr Rosalie Triolo is a senior lecturer at Monash University and writes and presents widely in History Education and history of Australian education. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, Immediate Past President of the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria\, a Life Member and awardee for Outstanding Service\, and currently an elected HTAV Director. She is a Past- Vice-President of the History Teachers’ Association of Australia and formerly its delegate to the Australian Historical Association; currently an elected councillor of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria; and\, invited as Victoria’s representative to the council of the Australian National Museum of Education. \nWatsonia Library\, 4-6 Ibbottson Street\, Watsonia \nImage: Kangaroo Ground School\, 5th and 6th Classes 1890s. Shire of Eltham Pioneers Collection\, Yarra Plenty Regional Library in partnership with Eltham District Historical Society
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/celebrating-150-years-of-state-schooling-in-victoria/
LOCATION:Watsonia Library\, 4-6 Ibbottson Street\, Watsonia\, 4-6 Ibbottson Street\,\, Watsonia\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210517T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20210427T050426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T062149Z
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SUMMARY:Researching Aboriginal Family History
DESCRIPTION:Tracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family histories poses a unique set of challenges. \nYPRL is proud to be a partner in the presentation of a  half-day webinar to assist people wanting to research their Aboriginal Family History. Join Jenny Bates (Koorie Heritage Trust)\, Maxine Briggs (Koorie Heritage Unit at State Library Victoria) and Tsari Anderson (Koorie Records Unit at Public Records Office Victoria and National Archives of Australia) to discover their tips and tricks. \nTopics will include: how to get started\, staying organised\, an overview of useful records available\, ideas for researching names and places\, and how to access conditions of records. \nThe session will be hosted by Peter Webster from Kirrip  Aboriginal Corporation\, Melton. \nThe online session will be held Monday 17 May 2021\, 9.30am – 12.30pm \nBookings are essential.  A meeting link will be emailed to you prior to the session. \nCo-presented by Darebin Library Service\, Eastern Regional Libraries\, Goldfields Libraries Corporation\, Melton City Libraries\, Mildura Library Service\, Moonee Valley Libraries\, Wyndham City Library Service\, Yarra Libraries and Yarra Plenty Regional Library. \nRegister at yprl.vic.gov.au \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/researching-aboriginal-family-history/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200107
DTSTAMP:20260421T125012
CREATED:20191126T050526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T050901Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Looking Forward. Summer Fun in Yarra Plenty
DESCRIPTION:5 December 2019 – 6 January 2020\nHistorical photographs and original artworks are exhibited side by side in this celebration of all things\nsummer – picnics\, swimming\, boating\, horsing around\, and enjoying nature with family and friends during long sunny days. \nThe exhibition is presented in collaboration with members of the Yarra Plenty Heritage Group including Andrew Ross Museum\, Eltham District Historical Society\, Greensborough Historical Society\, Heidelberg Historical Society\, St Andrews/Queenstown Historical Society\, Nillumbik Historical Society\, Nillumbik Reconciliation Group\, 2nd Eltham Sea Scouts and Nillumbik U3A Painting and Drawing Group. \nOpening\nThursday 5 December.\nTo be opened by Nillumbik Mayor\, Cr Karen Egan\nTime 2.30pm to 4.30pm \nGALLERY Opening Hours\nMonday – Thursday 10 am – 8.30 pm\nFriday – Saturday 10am – 5pm\nSunday 1pm – 5pm\nPublic Holidays Closed \nImage caption: Enjoying the Heidelberg State School Pool c1930s P2260\, Heidelberg Historical Society collection
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/looking-back-looking-forward-summer-fun-in-yarra-plenty/
LOCATION:Eltham Library Community Gallery\, 1 Panther Place\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library":MAILTO:LPidgeon@yprl.vic.gov.au
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