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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Join us for the launch of the biography of Australia's first Aboriginal press photographer, Mervyn Bishop. Mervyn Bishop and Tim Dobbyn discuss Black, White + Colour, in conversation with Stephanie Armstrong OAM.  Born 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
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Hosted by Castlemaine Society Inc. (CASSOC) Local 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. Ken McKimmie is an expert of early Mount Alexander township
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Come along to a Victorian ball with a Scottish twist to celebrate Duneira Estate's 150th anniversary. It's going to be a night to remember! Step back into the 1870s with a horse and carriage taking you around the beautiful garden, a scrumptious supper, drinks flowing, and entertainment that will have you dancing the night away.
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Public Meeting about the goldfields site Camp Reserve in Castlemaine. This site was the former military parade grounds of the colonial administration of the goldrush. It sits at the centre of the Gold Commissioner's Camp historic precinct. Currently the Camp Reserve historic landscape is under threat of an unsympathetic redevelopment which turns a rural green
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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
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