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KALEIDOSCOPE
This exhibition is biography imagined through the lens of a Kaleidoscope. The viewer is offered fragments of the lives represented here. There is no linear narrative. Each time the kaleidoscope turns, a different story emerges. There are repeating patterns but different emphases and new ways of seeing, new reflections, new refractions. No one story dominates and one story does not fit all.
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An exhibition – Glen Eira Historical Society 50 years 1972-2022
Since its formation in 1972 the Glen Eira Historical Society has collected over 5000 items; documents, photographs, ephemera, maps and more. To commemorate 50 years we dipped into our collection and uncovered some gems, including member’s favourites, objects large and small and some of the first donations received. This exhibition will be held in the
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1:00 pm
Family History Social Group
Do you enjoy friendly conversation and family history? Share your knowledge and skills with other group members in a friendly and supportive environment while making use of the many resources available at the PMI Victorian History Library. Whether you are just starting out with your family history research or have many years experience you are
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7:30 pm
Men and Ships Driven by the Wind
At the September meeting of the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society Bruce Gooley will speak on the topic of Men and Ships Driven by the Wind. Bruce is a graduate of Melbourne University and a researcher, presenter and self-published author with a special interest in maritime history. He is a volunteer tutor at the Hawthorn University of the Third Age (U3A). He has presented over 120 one and a half hour illustrated maritime history talks there, and has also presented to Probus and historical societies, and has documented these talks in book format.
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