Altona Library - Royal Historical Society of Victoria

  • Waltzing Matilda: Australia’s Accidental Anthem

    Altona Library 123 Queen St, Altona, VIC, Australia

    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. Author 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
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  • Finding Families

    Altona Library 123 Queen St, Altona, VIC, Australia

    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. Recommended for beginners. Basic computer skills
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