Yarra Plenty Regional Library - Royal Historical Society of Victoria

  • Looking Back, Looking Forward. Summer Fun in Yarra Plenty

    Eltham Library Community Gallery 1 Panther Place, Eltham, Victoria, Australia

    5 December 2019 - 6 January 2020 Historical photographs and original artworks are exhibited side by side in this celebration of all things summer - picnics, swimming, boating, horsing around, and enjoying nature with family and friends during long sunny days. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with members of the Yarra Plenty Heritage Group
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    Free
  • Researching Aboriginal Family History

    Online

    Tracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family histories poses a unique set of challenges. YPRL 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
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  • Celebrating 150 Years of State Schooling in Victoria

    Watsonia Library, 4-6 Ibbottson Street, Watsonia 4-6 Ibbottson Street,, Watsonia, VIC, Australia

    It is Family History Month at Yarra Plenty Regional Library. The 150th anniversary of State Schooling in Victoria provides fresh opportunities for family, school and local historians. Some 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
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    Free
  • Writing Migrant Family History

    Mill Park Library 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park, VIC, Australia

    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. In this session, Daniela will discuss her family’s migration journey
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    Free