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SUMMARY:Making a Biography of Place: the History of Old North Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, historian Dr Fiona Gatt presents a history of old North Melbourne while reflecting on the process of ‘making’ that history. Fiona will reflect on why she turned her attention to this small but much-loved suburb\, the development of the research process and the key findings of her research. In her book Old North Melbourne\, municipal rate books reconstruct the physical nature of the town\, the occupational groups\, and the rates of home ownership. Alongside this\, newspapers\, local government and charity organisation records\, memoirs and a host of other archives provide insight into the felt connections and aspirations for the local area. In Old North Melbourne\, Fiona argues that class and community were made in the tensions between the aspirations\, processes and outcomes of urbanisation\, complicated by hierarchies of occupations\, religion and ethnicity. It was a place characterised by shifting anxieties which\, by the turn of the century\, finally settled into its identity as a working-class area. As Fiona will reflect\, the history was ‘made’ already; it was her role to uncover the story and to write a history read forwards in time\, to capture the biography of the place. \nFiona Gatt works on commissioned histories for significant organisations. She has taught history at Deakin and La Trobe universities. Fiona is currently a Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (remotely) and Senior Research Officer at the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/making-a-biography-of-place-the-history-of-old-north-melbourne/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:PMI Library Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The PMI Victorian History Library will soon be hosting another book sale! \nContinuing our well-received book sale\, we have invited even more stall operators featuring jewellery\, knitted toys\, scrapbooking materials\, soaps\, and more. Our book sale regularly features an extensive range of Australian non-fiction as well as collections of vinyl records\, magazines\, and even play books. \nWe have several stalls joining us so you know it will be lively\, make sure to stop by and pick up a treasure or two. \nYou need no ticket for this event\, just show up! We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/pmi-library-book-sale-2/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091232
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SUMMARY:AGL Shaw Lecture: The Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate – Compassionate Protection or Temporising Quackery?
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the CJ La Trobe Society are proud to present the annual AGL Shaw Lecture.\nThe Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate – Compassionate Protection or Temporising Quackery?\nSpeaker: Dr Frances Thiele\nThe Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate (1839-1849) was an experimental system put in place by the Colonial Office in London\, and managed by Superintendent La Trobe\, ostensibly to stop conflict between Aboriginal people and settlers. Created by British evangelicals\, the effectiveness of the Protectorate system was completely undermined by misunderstandings at all levels of its administration about what it was and how it was to be run. The consequence was a Protectorate system rife with internal division and a shifting locus of control. \nWhen so many Aboriginal people died during the period when the Protectorate system was in place\, the inadequacy of the British and Colonial government’s response is hard for many people to understand and begs the question – who was to blame? In terms of a history of the bureaucracy of the Protectorate\, what is the historian’s role in answering this question? \nAbout Dr ThieleFrances Thiele is a professional historian and senior heritage advisor working in Aboriginal and historic cultural heritage management. In 1997\, she was awarded the E.W. Benham Prize for a PhD in British History at the University of Adelaide. \nFrances worked as Field Historian at State Library Victoria for seven years\, and in 2007\, was awarded the La Trobe Society’s inaugural Fellowship. Her research interests include Australian colonial history\, especially in the Port Phillip District. \nAbout the AGL Shaw lectures\nAlan George Lewers Shaw AO\, FAHA\, FASSA\, FRAHS\, FRHSV (1916 – 2012) was an RHSV Councillor from 1965 to 1971 and President from 1987 to 1991. He is also a Benefactor of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. He was President of the C J La Trobe Society as well and the two organisations\, the C J La Trobe Society and the RHSV\, have jointly presented the annual AGL Shaw lecture since 2002 as a tribute to a great historian. A list of previous lecturers can be viewed here. \nHouse-keeping\nYou will be sent an automatic email confirmation once you book – if this email doesn’t appear in your in-box\, please check your Spam or Junk Mail folder as these automatically generated emails can go astray. \nAs at most RHSV events\, we will be serving refreshments from 5:30pm to 6pm when the lecture starts. For the AGL Shaw lecture\, we also serve refreshments after the event\, and we encourage our members and the members of the C J La Trobe Society to stay a little longer and share our hospitality.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/agl-shaw-lecture-the-port-phillip-aboriginal-protectorate-compassionate-protection-or-temporising-quackery/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecturer Series,What's On
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SUMMARY:Chapel Street Walk
DESCRIPTION:Around Prahran’s Iconic Buildings \nJoin us for an Australian Heritage Festival event! \nStep back in time and explore the golden days of shopping along Chapel Street\, Prahran. This tour is full of fascinating stories about Melbourne’s beloved department stores. Starting at the PMI Victorian History Library\, we’ll explore gems like the old Prahran Arcade\, learning how its beautiful heritage features have been lovingly preserved. An all-inclusive experience\, perfect for everyone – families\, individuals\, and even your beloved pets! \nAbout the Tour Guide\, Steve Stefanopoulos OAM: is an architectural historian\, former Mayor of the City of Stonnington and President of the PMI Victorian History Library. \nWe are very grateful to Steve Stefanopoulos OAM for continuing to support the Library by generously volunteering his time and knowledge to these tours.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/chapel-street-walk/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Secrets of the Stacks: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience at the PMI Library
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of intrigue and suspense as the PMI Victorian History Library transforms for one extraordinary evening. Uncover hidden truths\, decipher cryptic clues\, and unmask a potential saboteur in this immersive murder mystery experience. \nThe Scene As Melbourne’s elite gather to celebrate\, an air of unease settles over the prestigious library. Whispers of a ghostly presence echo through the ancient stacks\, and a priceless manuscript vanishes without a trace. Is someone plotting to destroy the library’s legacy? \nYour Mission Embrace your new persona and become both detective and suspect in this thrilling adventure. Navigate a web of rivalries\, hidden agendas\, and dangerous secrets that blur the lines between past and present. Can you unravel the mystery before it’s too late? \nDon’t just read about history – become part of it.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-stacks-an-immersive-murder-mystery-experience-at-the-pmi-library/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Armadale Heritage Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Australian Heritage Festival event! \nJoin us for a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise\, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station\, you’ll explore the fascinating past of High Street\, one of Victoria’s most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene\, fashion boutiques\, leisure spots\, and stunning architecture. \nTour starts at Armadale Train Station – High St / Cheel St\, Armadale VICTORIA 3143. \nPlease remember to wear sensible shoes\, weather appropriate clothing and to take care through out the walk as there are uneven surfaces.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/armadale-heritage-walk/
LOCATION:Armadale Train Station\, High St / Cheel St\, Armadale\, VIC\, 3143
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Cataloguing Clinics 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Jillian Hiscock\, the RHSV Collections Manager\, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. \nJillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software. \nThe one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2026\, however\, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc. after each session. \nSessions:\n11am (AEDT) Thursday 26 February 2026\n11am (AEDT) Thursday 26 March 2026\n11am (AEST) Thursday 30 April 2026\n11am (AEST) Thursday 28 May 2026\n11am (AEST) Thursday 25 June 2026\n11am (AEST) Thursday 30 July 2026\n11am (AEST) Thursday 27 August 2026\n11am (AEST) Thursday 24 September 2026\n11am (AEDT) Thursday 29 October 2026\n11am (AEDT) Thursday 26 November 2026\n\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAud-6tqzIoGNf-ekfqpiWBEHdAbuAa0G3b/ics?icsToken=DN5S8U6HvgmiIfnZeQAALAAAAN0_NDs1hJchwoY_zJTvmShIYBwfvHQ6cVVI1mr9JF731GvWHc8T-7wi3EH803NiEyODSEXX-QK5oMaaWTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=FY4VyCTcTh6FmDBdzDJrwg \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84307559223 \nMeeting ID: 843 0755 9223\nPasscode: 517973 \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84307559223/invitations?signature=rozCoa22a48VMzpAjeAsb42g9UVJvKwL-kG9nWOezJU \n 
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/cataloguing-clinics-2026-04-april/
LOCATION:Join via Zoom
CATEGORIES:What's On
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