Meet at the PMI Victorian History Library then step into a charming adventure. Discover the tales of yesteryear's department stores on Chapel Street, Prahran. An all-inclusive experience, perfect for everyone – families, individuals, and even your beloved pets!

Join us for a not-to-be-missed discussion on recording and sharing the truths of a colonial past. Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens will share their experience of collaborating across cultures to create their ground-breaking work “Years of Terror: Banbu-deen: Kulin & Colonists at Port Phillip 1835-1851.” Why did Billibellary and other Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung clansmen
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After our success last year, we again have market stalls joining us for our bi-annual big book sale! We have 10+ stalls joining us, so you know it will be lively. Stall owners have jewellery, knitted toys, scrapbooking materials, soaps and more to offer you. Make sure to stop by and pick up a treasure
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Born into a genteel family of pastoralists and investors in colonial Victoria, Mabel Louise Kelly (1887–1973), or ‘Mab’ to those who knew her, would grow up to make an enormous contribution to Victoria and Australia. Most evidently, it was made through bequests to the University of Melbourne and through the donation to the university of
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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
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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
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Join authors Noah Riseman and Sam Elkin as they enter a conversation about trans history. They will weave together personal experience with historical examples to discuss changes to trans life and politics in Victoria since the early twentieth century. Their discussion will especially focus on the role of activism, as well as where activists and
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Past, present and future Facilitator: Judith Elllis. Panelists: Ellen Coates, Jillian Hiscock and Anne Holloway Join experts from PMI Victorian History Library, Royal Historical Society of Victoria and Monash University in a panel discussion of how libraries collect rare books, what we do with them, how we make them accessible and collecting rare materials into
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Notice of Cancellation on Tuesday 18th October 2022 "We're very sorry to announce that we are cancelling tonight's event: What we found…Victoria’s queer heritage with Dr Graham Willett. We have two staff members with suspected COVID, so have made the difficult decision to not take the risk. We will be rescheduling as soon as possible, and will
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