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SUMMARY:Party Lines and Trunk Calls – A Curated Objects Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Created for the Nati Frinj Biennale 2025\, this projected is supported by Arapiles Historical Society.  \nFocussing 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. \nFeaturing what is now seen as dinosaur technology\, the selected objects range from wooden wall phones\, 1910 to quirky\, telephone-inspired fashion accessories in 2024. A soundscape brings to life snippets of stories that capture observations about early telephones and the work involved in a telephone exchange. \nA black and white image of 1950/60 women on an exchange has been reproduced with permission from RHSV\, and will be hung in the exhibition. In the image\, the photograph is placed temporarily on the remains of the original Natimuk telephone exchange. This magnificent object is a major feature of the exhibition and is a treasured item in the Arapiles Historical Society collection. \nVisit https://natifrinj.com/ to kick off a great 3-day event.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/party-lines-and-trunk-calls-a-curated-objects-exhibition/
LOCATION:Old Courthouse\, Main Street Natimuk\, VIC 3409 Australi\, Main Street\, Natimuk\, Vic\, 3409\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Book launch: Black\, White + Colour - A biography of Mervyn Bishop\, Australia’s First Indigenous Professional Photographer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of the biography of Australia’s first Aboriginal press photographer\, Mervyn Bishop.\n\nMervyn Bishop and Tim Dobbyn discuss Black\, White + Colour\, in conversation with Stephanie Armstrong OAM.  \nBorn in Brewarrina NSW in 1945\, Mervyn Bishop used chance\, charm and talent to join the staff of the Sydney Morning Herald at just 17. He won a top news photography award but never received the customary pay increase. Disillusioned\, Bishop moved to Canberra as a government photographer and took the iconic photo of Gough Whitlam pouring earth into the hands of traditional owner Vincent Lingiari. \nLearn about the man behind the lens at Avenue Bookstore\, Elsternwick. This event is free. Bookings essential. \n  \nMervyn Bishop was the first Aboriginal press photographer in Australia. Mervyn’s awards include the Nikon-Walkley Australian Press Photographer of the Year for 1971 and the Australia Council’s Red Ochre Award in 2000. \nTim Dobbyn is a former journalist who started at Australian Associated Press in 1981 before moving to the United States in 1987 to work for Reuters. After taking a break from daily journalism\, he worked freelance jobs before starting work on the Mervyn Bishop biography in 2018. He and his family have known Bishop since 1962. He lives near Washington D.C. with his wife Sheila and two impossible dogs. \nStephanie Armstrong OAM s a proud Gamilaraay woman from Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay country (north west NSW) and a member of a large extended family. Stephanie knew from a young age she wanted to teach. Her ensuing 40 years as an educator – spanning early childhood\, primary and secondary schools\, universities\, government and not-for-profit organisations – led to her recognition and Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to Indigenous health and education.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-black-white-colour-a-biography-of-mervyn-bishop-australias-first-indigenous-professional-photographer/
LOCATION:Avenue Bookstore Elsternwick\, 351 Glen Huntly Rd\,\, Elsternwick\, Vic\, 3185\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victorian History Events
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SUMMARY:Selected Views of the Mount Alexander Goldfields: Public Lecture by Ken McKimmie
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Castlemaine Society Inc. (CASSOC) \nLocal historian\, teacher and author Ken McKimmie will present a public lecture on early Castlemaine township history at the Northern Arts Hotel on Friday November 28\, 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. First session on Friday November 21st is SOLD OUT. \nKen McKimmie is an expert of early Mount Alexander township history\, and his historical photographs of Castlemaine are regularly featured in the Castlemaine Mail’s ‘Let’s take a look back’ column. Ken is the author of ‘Chewton Then and Now’. \nIn this lecture a vast trove of early photographs and images are expertly interpreted to demonstrate the development of Castlemaine from the Goldrush through to today. Most photographs will be unknown to the audience. A Q&A session will follow the lecture. \nThis is a rare opportunity not to be missed! \nThis lecture was delivered at ‘The Alchemy of Gold’ May 2025 conference to great acclaim\, and the Castlemaine Society Inc (CASSOC)\, is delighted to host a repeat for the public. \nAll are welcome. Please register for this free event as spaces are limited. A light supper will be provided\, with drinks at bar prices. Gold coin donations welcomed. \nCASSOC – ‘Conserving the Character of Castlemaine’ \nTo find out more about CASSOC visit the website https://castlemainesociety.org.au
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/selected-views-of-the-mount-alexander-goldfields-public-lecture-by-ken-mckimmie/
LOCATION:The Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel\, 359 Barker Street\, Castlemaine\, VIC\, 3450\, Australia
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