Victorian History Events
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Speakers: Chris McConville and Robert Pascoe The next talk in their series on Richmond's villages will take Chris McConville and Robert Pascoe into the half-forgotten world of "the Richmond Irish". This event will take place on Sunday 5 October. The first Irish in Richmond were the Anglo-Irish who settled Richmond Hill, in streets like The |
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All day you can see: the only operational Gold Battery in our area the wool spinners in the "Len Young Woolshed" the first classroom from the Yarrambat Primary School, Vintage vehicles and displays of historical interest. 10.30, 11.30 & 1.30 Sheep shearing in the “Len Young Woolshed” 12.30 p.m. Presentation by Watsonia Scottish Pipers 1 |
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Hidden within a suburban Melbourne cemetery lies a remarkable piece of Egyptian-inspired architecture: the tomb of David Syme, one of the world’s first media tycoons and the influential proprietor of The Age newspaper. Built in 1910—12 years before the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb—this heritage-listed mausoleum is a miniature replica of Trajan’s Kiosk on Philae Island in |
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Please join the History Council of Victoria's Annual Lecture to be delivered by Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO. The evening will also include the presentation of the History Council of Victoria's major awards: Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy Lynette Russell Prize for First Peoples' History in Schools Can I Help You? Recognising and Improving Artificial |
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The homestead was built by the pioneering Brodie family in 1875. They arrived in Tasmania in 1823, from Scotland and in 1836 moved to Victoria and settled in the Bulla Bulla area as squatters with 1000 head of sheep. This area of Victoria is heavily influenced by these early Scottish settlers. Harpsdale has been in |
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Created for the Nati Frinj Biennale 2025, this projected is supported by Arapiles Historical Society. Focussing on the history of telephones, this exhibition celebrates the work of the women who were employed in the Natimuk Exchange, made trunk calls or used party lines for private communications from local or remoted properties. Featuring what is now |
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