Royal Historical Society of Victoria

Malvern Walk: Explore Stonnington's Rich History
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Malvern Town Hall, Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, 3144, Australia
Starting at the iconic clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall, you’ll embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Malvern. As you stroll through the streets, you’ll uncover fascinating stories behind the Town Hall, the nearby Police Station, and the former Court House. Marvel at St George’s Anglican Parish, explore Stonnington’s only bluestone house, and take in the beauty of Malvern Square and its sculptures.
But that’s just the beginning! You’ll also visit landmarks like the former Malvern Fire Station, De La Salle College, and the historic Malvern Tram Depot. Each stop reveals a piece of our rich heritage, culminating at the former ES&A Bank.

The Power of Place: The Story of Melbourne's Lanes' - Richard Broome Talk at Malvern Historical Society
2025-03-19 19:30 - 20:30
Join members of the Malvern Historical Society Committee for a lecture by author Professor Richard Broome at the Malvern Town Hall on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 7:30pm.
Professor Richard Broome, AM FAHA FRHSV, will present a lecture on ‘The Power of Place. The Story of Melbourne Lanes’. He will discuss the making of Melbourne’s Lanes and books about the Lanes. Professor Richard Broome is an Emeritus Professor in History at La Trobe University and President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
Copies of Richard Broome’s Book The Story of Melbourne’s Lanes will be available for purchase, $50 on the night. All proceeds go towards the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Cash sales onl.
Bookings are essential for seating allocation.
RSVP by Friday 14th March
Phone: Jonathan – 0420 986 884
Email: malvernhistorical@yahoo.com

The forgotten class? Shopkeepers of nineteenth-century Melbourne
2024-11-20 19:30 - 21:00
Join members of the Malvern Historical Society with Guest speaker, professional historian, Dr Fiona Gatt, who will talk about ‘The forgotten class? Shopkeepers of nineteenth-century Melbourne’. Dr Fiona Gatt will investigate and compare the shopkeepers who operated in three distinct representative suburbs of nineteenth-century Melbourne; genteel Malvern, inner urban North Melbourne and industrial Footscray.
All welcome!
Wednesday 20 November, 7.30pm
Malvern Town Hall, Upper Foyer,
1251 High Street, MalvernBookings are essential for seating purposes.
RSVP by 18 November
Jonathan ph: 0420 986 884
Email: malvernhistorical@yahoo.com
image caption: Glenferrie Road, looking South, 1915, Source: Stonnington History Centre, MP679

Malvern Heritage Walks
2024-10-16 10:30 - 12:00
🏛️ Malvern Heritage Walks – An Seniors and History Month Event
Beginning at the base of the clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall, you will explore the Town Hall, nearby Police Station and former Court House; St George’s Anglican Parish (church, hall and vicarage); Stonnington’s only bluestone house; Waiora house; Malvern Square and sculptures; former Malvern Fire Station; former De La Salle College, Armadale; Malvern Tram Depot; St Joseph’s Catholic Parish (church, presbytery, hall and girls’ & boys’ schools); Tower Building (De La Salle College); former site of Kildara College and Brigidine Convent; Northbrook (house, ballroom and stables); MCG (Malvern Cricket Ground and pavilion); finishing at the former ES&A Bank.
The tour will be led by Steve Stefanopoulos OAM, architectural historian, former Mayor of the City of Stonnington and former President of the PMI Victorian History Library.
Bookings are essential.

Malvern Walks - An Australian Heritage Festival Event
2024-05-08 10:30 - 11:30
🏛️ Malvern Walks – An Australian Heritage Festival Event
Beginning at the base of the clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall, you will explore the Town Hall, nearby Police Station and former Court House; St George’s Anglican Parish (church, hall and vicarage); Stonnington’s only bluestone house; Waiora house; Malvern Square and sculptures; former Malvern Fire Station; former De La Salle College, Armadale; Malvern Tram Depot; St Joseph’s Catholic Parish (church, presbytery, hall and girls’ & boys’ schools); Tower Building (De La Salle College); former site of Kildara College and Brigidine Convent; Northbrook (house, ballroom and stables); MCG (Malvern Cricket Ground and pavilion); finishing at the former ES&A Bank.
The tour will be led by Steve Stefanopoulos OAM, architectural historian, former Mayor of the City of Stonnington and former President of the PMI Victorian History Library.
Bookings are essential.
Image: Stonnington History Catalogue image MP5018

Aboriginal Victorians with Richard Broome
2024-02-21 19:00 - 21:00
Emeritus Professor Richard Broome AM, will be talking to Malvern Historical Society members and friends on Wednesday 21 February about the second edition of his double award-winning history, ABORIGINAL VICTORIANS. A HISTORY SINCE 1800. Published by Allen & Unwin.
7pm for 7:30pm, upper foyer, Malvern Town Hall (Corner High St and Glenferrie Rd)

Creating a Tramway Titan
2020-02-19 19:30 - 20:30
In 2020, Melbourne retains the title of having the largest electric street tram system in the world. This presentation will look at the tramway’s history and why Melbourne retains the title of being a Tramway Titan. The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust played a part in this. A Public Private Partnership built a capable tram network in 1885, and the MMBW was formed in 1919.
Our guest speaker will be Warren Doubleday, Manager of the Melbourne Tram Museum collection, and Museum Services Manager of the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Come prepared to be intrigued by the facts and related stories.
This is a free event presented by the Malvern Historical Society. Supper will be served.
Bookings essential: Lorraine 9885 9082 by 16 Feb.
All welcome!

Historical Houses in South Yarra: Philippe Batters
2019-10-16 19:30 - 20:30
Malvern Historical Society presents …
Well known local identity real estate agent Philippe Batters, will present an illustrated talk about historical houses in South Yarra. Philippe has lived in or close to the South Yarra area since 1954. His love of South Yarra has seen him build up a thorough knowledge of South Yarra’s local history over the years. An entertaining speaker, Philippe’s presentation will include many fascinating South Yarra
stories.
(Upstairs Foyer – lift available) This is a free event.
All welcome!
FREE event however bookings are essential: Lorraine 9885 9082 by 14 October

Talk: Power’s Paddock Toorak 1840-1940
2019-02-20 19:30 - 21:30
Join members of the Malvern Historical Society, when well known local historian, Di Foster, will present an illustrated talk on the development of the area in Toorak once known as ‘Powers Paddock’.
Di is the author of Melbourne’s most fashionable suburb: a history of Toorak, east of Kooyong Road, 1840-1998. The presentation will include fascinating highlights relating to the history of Toorak between Kooyong
Road and Glenferrie Road. Come prepared to be intrigued by the facts and stories.
Malvern Town Hall, Corner of Glenferrie Road and High Street, Malvern (Upstairs Foyer – lift available). This is a free event. Supper will be served. Bookings essential: Lorraine 9885 9082 by 18 February. All welcome!
