Anthony George Maldon (AGM) Michell was undoubtedly one of the greatest Australian engineers. A prolific inventor, he is best known for his tilting pad thrust bearing. It remains one of the greatest inventions in lubrication science, and revolutionised ship propulsion – without it, modern shipping would not be possible. Michell made significant contributions to Australia’s proud engineering heritage, and is truly one of our unsung heroes.

We are delighted that Amanda Scardamaglia will be able to join RHSV members and friends to discuss the research behind her book, Printed on Stone The Lithographs of Charles Troedel. This book is the first to document the visual history of print advertising in Australia and in so doing provides a valuable illustrated social history
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Our last cataloguing clinic for 2020, with our Collections Manager, Jillian Hiscock, is being held this week.  These are informal get-togethers, through Zoom, where Jillian tackles all your tricky questions about cataloguing. The clinics run for 1 hour and anyone involved in cataloguing can join in.  Zoom log-in details for Cataloguing Clinic:  10am - 11am,
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The RHSV is thrilled to invite our members and friends to join our President, Richard Broome, in a Zoom conversation with General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK AC (Mil) CVO MC (Retd) , one of Australia's most significant public figures who has spent a life-time making history. Sir Peter's memoir allows us an incredible insight into the role and world of Australia's Governor-General. He was there as two prime ministers were toppled by their own party. He was there through disasters both natural and man-made, such as the destruction of MH17. He was there for world leaders, and for ordinary Australians. You Shouldn't Have Joined ... is a true reflection of the man himself, filled with intelligence, forthrightness, compassion and a brilliant eye for a telling anecdote.

Our Zoom morning tea remembering our grandparent's cooking was great fun - who'd ever guess that there were so many indifferent cooks! I'm surprised we survived. For our next morning tea we ask you to share memories of childhood holidays - it can be anything from a day trip to the trip of a lifetime.
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Calling all historical societies across Victoria. Our next Zoom online Cataloguing Clinic during History Month is the 29th of October. Jillian Hiscock, our RHSV Collections Manager and a very experienced reference librarian, will be available through Zoom to answer any queries you might have about cataloguing - or, indeed any other aspect of your collection.
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