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    RHSV seeking Operations / Office Manager (new position)

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5.00 pm Tuesday 28 January, 2025

    This is a new position. The Operations / Office Manager’s main role is supporting the Executive Officer in managing all areas of:

    • IT Management;
    • Property and facility management and development;
    • Project Management.

    The Operations / Office Manager has the responsibility for ensuring that the management of the society’s IT, property and facilities and projects / events are conducted efficiently and ethically in accordance with established standards and such that all statutory and compliance obligations are met.

    SEEKING NEW MARKETING OFFICER

    The Royal Historical Society of Victoria is looking for a part-time marketing officer to work two days per week from our 1938 heritage-listed home on Flagstaff Gardens and a short stroll from Queen Victoria Market. 

    If you are a tech-savvy marketing professional looking for a part-time position we would like to meet you.

    THE POSITION INCLUDES (but is not limited to) THE FOLLOWING:

    • Prepare simple marketing strategies, plans,

    THE LULL BEFORE THE STORM

    For most historical societies we are entering the season for extreme weather – fires and floods and we should all be thinking preparedness! 
     
    The Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material Inc (AICCM) has developed some great disaster-response material including a calendar: 
    https://aiccm.org.au/disaster/disaster-preparedness-calendar/
     
    Other resources concerning fire, flood and mould can be found on their website
    https://aiccm.org.au/disaster/
     
    Being prepared really works in times of emergency when you will probably be battling disaster on your home-front as well as for your historical society.

    HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU’D LIKE TO WORK IN A BOOKSHOP?

    The RHSV bookshop is getting more successful every year – in 2024 our sales increased by 50% on 2023 which was already a record year. And it is getting too large for the staff to look after it so we are looking for volunteers to make sure our sales keep on increasing. We have two brilliant volunteers in place but need at least 3 more.

    There are a myriad of jobs associated with the bookshop –

    RHSV Network Day Reimbursement of Expenses

    Please complete this form to claim your reimbursement of expenses for the HSSC Network Day held at the RHSV in Melbourne on Friday 26 July 2024. 

     

     

     

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    Expense Reimbursement form

    This form is for claiming reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses for the Network Meeting on 26 July 2024

    Name

    First

    Last

    Address

    Street Address

    Address Line 2

    City

    State / Province / Region

    ZIP / Postal Code

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    MELBOURNE MORGUE, PRINCES BRIDGE

    Melbourne was growing fast in the 1850s. No longer a colonial outpost it had boomed into one of the leading cities of the Empire.

    People flocked here, people were born here, people died here. And it was the dying that created the problem.

    Melbourne needed a morgue but wasn’t sure it wanted one. This was the beginning of a 150-year-journey through place, time and purpose as the morgue evolved from an unpleasant necessity to an internationally respected institution.

    EXTENDED CHRISTMAS BOOKSHOP HOURS AND MINI SECOND-HAND BOOK FAIR

    Monday 25, Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 November

    Open until 7pm

    For these three days we’ll extend our bookshop hours for Christmas shopping. Don’t forget we’ll be able to gift wrap your books. We will also have a mini-book fair of our second-hand titles from the book shop and lots of books which simply haven’t made it on to our website yet.

    As I write this post, Christmas is only 13 weeks away and our extended shopping nights are only 9 weeks away.

    RHSV SEEKS A NEW TREASURER

    After 6+ years at the RHSV, our fabulous Treasurer Daniel Clements is standing down from the role. Daniel has moved out of Melbourne to Port Arlington and the commute, despite the bracing ferries, is just too arduous. Daniel has overseen a period of growth and reform for the RHSV and, financially, we have never been in a better position.

    So the search is on for a new Treasurer. The full PD can be read here

    The Treasurer automatically joins the RHSV Council and a couple of other committees.

    REMEMBER A LOCAL – ‘NAME A PLACE’ NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

    DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 31 JANUARY 2025.

    Do you know an unsung hero who has left a lasting legacy in the local history of your community? You are invited to nominate someone who has made a significant contribution to be considered for commemoration in a new place name.

    Anyone who has left a lasting legacy can be nominated. For example, the person may have been known for community and volunteer work,

    Events

    Pre-European Indigenous culture in the St Kilda area with Gary Presland

    The St Kilda area is part of the traditional lands of the Yalukit willam clan. As part of the Kulin nation, the Yalukit willam were connected to clans as far away as the Murray River. Dr Gary Presland will detail the nature of these connections and elaborate on how the Yalukit willam made a living, at the same time honouring and caring for their country.

    Labassa Open Day

    Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Come and experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Young visitors will have fun tracking down all those non-human “critters” who still live at the mansion.

    Guided house tours and tower tours operate through out the day, and the tea room is open 10.30am to 3.30pm.

    Join us for a guided tour or opt for a self-guided tour.

    2025 Billibellary Indigenous History Lecture: Breaking Australian Rules in Sport and History

    We are delighted to invite our members and friends to join us for the 4th annual Billibellary Indigenous History Lecture to be delivered by distinguished academic Professor Barry Judd.

    The Indigenous sport of Australian (Rules) Football is widely regarded as the national game at least in Melbourne and the State of Victoria. First codified in 1858 as the Melbourne Rules, today Australian Football as it is officially known is the most spectated sport nationally and the controlling body of the sport the Australian Football League (AFL) is one of the wealthiest most influential Australian institutions.

    AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS AUSTRALIA INC HONORS REG HUNT

    Reg Hunt, motor dealer, racing driver, collector and property investor was one of Melbourne’s best known and successful automobilists during his working life. Maserati historian, enthusiast and long-time friend, David Zeunert, will discuss with Mark Bissett Reg’s life exploits following a light lunch at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.

    Curator’s talk: Yarra Birrarung Artists, Writers and the River exhibition

    Join the curator, Dr Judith Buckrich, of our current exhibition Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River in a behind-the-scenes talk about the exhibition. The exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the exhibition explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.

    Reel History: A Journey Through Victoria’s Cinematic Past

    Step into the golden age of cinema at the PMI Victorian History Library’s immersive film evening, presented by the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society (CATHS). This captivating event will transport you back to the early days of film in Victoria, showcasing the state’s pivotal role in Australia’s cinematic history.

    Experience the magic of Australia’s first feature-length film, “The Story of the Kelly Gang” (1906), and witness the evolution of our local film industry.

    Family History Workshop: Learn How to Publish Your Family History

    Are you sitting on a treasure trove of family stories, longing to share them with future generations? Join us at the PMI Victorian History Library for an enlightening one-day workshop that will transform your family history from cherished memories into a beautifully published book.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Design Like a Pro: Explore various layouts and printing styles that will make your book visually appealing and easy to read.
    • Picture Perfect: Master the art of photo placement to enhance your storytelling and create a visually engaging experience.

    MARCH MADNESS BOOK SALE

    Family History Connections is holding a mega book sale full of Australiana, Victorian local histories, reference books, family history research and many family histories. Also assorted stationery.
    10am – 2pm On Sat 8 and Sun 9 March at Blackburn.

    THE WWI BATTLEFIELDS OF VERDUN

    Nillumbik Historical Society invites you to a presentation and talk, The WWI Battlefields of Verdun, by Terry Phillips at 2pm Sunday 16 March 
    Terry has visited the battlefields of France and Belgium for many years. He is a military history expert who regularly gives talks and presentations to community groups and schools. The presentation will be followed by a light afternoon tea

    From our Shop

    THE STORY OF BUNBARTHA 1841-1981 by STEWART MORVELL and SCHOOL CENTENARY 1881-1981 by ISABEL KERR & JENNIFER MUNN (Second Hand Book)

    THE STORY OF BUNBARTHA 1841-1981 by STEWART MORVELL and SCHOOL CENTENARY 1881-1981 by ISABEL KERR & JENNIFER MUNN

    SECOND HAND BOOK – EX LIBRAY:

    Yellow and brown cover. Green writing. 4 photographs on front cover, old horse drawn water pump at “Roseneath” Loch Garry spillway, Old Bunbartha School, New School, Bunbartha.

    This book is a history of Bunbartha (Shire of Shepparton) written by Stewart Morvell and also a history of the state school by Isabel Kerr and Jennifer Munn to celebrate its centenary. Illustrations.

    Specifications:

    Condition: Good,

    Who Cut Up Teacher’s Strap? – Memories of School at Briagolong by Dorothy B. Watt (Second Hand Book)

    Who Cut Up Teacher's Strap? - Memories of School at Briagolong by Dorothy B. Watt

    SECOND HAND BOOK – EX LIBRARY

    Who Cut up Teacher’s Strap? Memories of School at Briagolong – Collected and Edited by Dorothy B. Watt

    • Briagolong- Briagolong Primary School 1996

    Published to mark 125 years of the Primary School 1117 at Briagolong these are memories and oral histories of the town, it’s school and people told by the students and former students. Detailed contents. Index of names. Black and white photographs,

    THE HISTORY OF BOTANY 1788-1970 by FREDERIC A. LARCOMBE, M.Ec. (Second Hand Book)

    THE HISTORY OF BOTANY 1788-1970 by FREDERIC A. LARCOMBE, M.Ec.

    SECOND HAND BOOK

    The Council of the Municipality of Botany. Includes supplement.

    The History of Botany (Captain Cook Bi – Centenary Edition) has proved to be a popular project with the rate payers of the Municipality as a contribution towards the identification of this year with the landing of Captain James Cook in Botany Bay 200 Years ago.

    It is felt however that the book did not place sufficient emphasis on some of them modern achievements in the area,

    THE OTWAYS by TREVOR PRESCOTT (Second Hand Book)

    THE OTWAYS by TREVOR PRESCOTT

    SECOND HAND BOOK

    THE OTWAY RANGES contain a wealth of treasures. They are renowned for their forests of commercial timber. They support a rich diversity of flora and fauna including some species, like the quaint little ” White shrimp,” which are found virtually nowhere else in the world. They contain some of the richest farmland in Victoria, and some of the State’s loveliest scenery. And, as if all this were not enough, they can also lay claim to having provided the background to some of Australia’s most exciting historic stories.

    Old Walhalla – PORTRAIT OF A GOLD TOWN by Raymond Paul (Second Hand Book)

    Old Walhalla - PORTRAIT OF A GOLD TOWN by Raymond Paul

    SECOND HAND BOOK

    This book tells how the alluvial workings of Stringer’s Creek in the remote mountains of Gippsland, Victoria, grew into the busy mining town of Walhalla in the late nineteenth century. In its hey-day, Walhalla supported numerous hotels and churches, a brewery, its own newspaper, cricket teams and brass bands. The great Long Tunnel mine paid over 1 million in dividends. However, as the gold yields fell, the people drifted away.

    The Grand Old Lady of Dandenong, 1890-1990 published by Dandenong and District Historical Society (Second Hand Book)

    The Grand old Lady of Dandenong 1890-1990

    SECOND HAND BOOK

    ‘In nearly every older municipality of Melbourne and in most provincial centres in Victoria we have been left a legacy  of Victorian municipal life in the form of a town hall’ (from the forward of the book).  This book provides a record of many of the events held within the Dandenong Town Hall and around it from the 1850’s to the present day.

    Specifications:

    Condition: The book is in good condition and is complete with dust jacket.

    ‘My heart is breaking’ A joint Guide to Records about Aboriginal People in the Public Record Office of Victoria and the Australia Archives, Victorian Regional Office by Australian Archives and the Public Record Office of Victoria (Second Hand Book)

    'My heart is breaking'

    SECOND HAND BOOK -EX LIBRARY

    The records covered by this guide relate to Victoria’s Aboriginal people until 1975 when the Commonwealth assumed the State’s then responsibility for Aboriginal affairs. One result of the transfer of responsibility was that the official documents became separated. For the early period, 1836-1859, the records are held in the Public Record Office of Victoria, and for the period 1860-1975, a substantial proportion are in the Australian Archives, Victorian Regional Office.

    THE PRIDE OF MISS McCOMAS -111 Years of Preparatory Education at Geelong Grammar Glamorgan by Adrew Lemon (Second Hand Book)

    THE PRIDE OF MISS McCOMAS Years of Preparatory Education at Geelong Grammar Glamorgan by Andrew Lemon

    SECOND HAND BOOK – EX LIBRARY

    There is Mr McWilliam at his study beckoning at last with a rap on the pane to the bad boys who stand with their backs to his window. There is Miss Whitey, vigorously punishing ‘English Country Garden’ on the old piano as the children march into class. There is the Old Gym Hall which always smells of bananas and oranges past their prime. There is Mr Butler as he spins about from his blackboard and picks off with his duster unruly boys at the back of the classroom.