Most South Asian family history has been traditionally maintained only within families and has been passed down from generation to generation, with children hearing their stories from their "elders" from early childhood.  In this session, Librarian and family historian Smita Biswas will share other basic steps and tips to get more clues about your South Asian countries' family
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Peter and Jane will discuss Peter's new book, "Under the Same Moon"; a powerful World War II story of two brothers, drawn from previously unknown letters and histories of Australia's Middle East and Java campaigns. Entry: Single $50 / Couple $65 - includes one copy of the book or a $25 book voucher, plus refreshments
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For National Science Week, scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria will host a free talk about the legacy of the first Gardens director, founder of the National Herbarium of Victoria, and first Government Botanist of Victoria, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. During the talk, scientists will share their favourite Herbarium specimens from Mueller's time and discuss
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Did you have farming ancestors? Join members of the Whittlesea Historical Society who will present the history of some key pioneer farming families within the City, recognising the history and heritage of the Whittlesea farming community since 1859 when the Agricultural Society was established. Visit display items and share your own stories as part of our family
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TV Personality, Radio Announcer and Television Voice Over Artist. Pete's extensive 60 year career in radio and television has seen the beginnings, the early development and significant changes in the entertainment industry. Pete will take us on a journey of the magic of television, the personalities and the enjoyment these years of entertainment has brought
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Speaker: Peter Beer Peter has published the book: From cottages to Colosseums – Clements Langford – A Melbourne Master Builder’s Lasting Legacy. Clements Langford is Peter’s great-great grandfather. Clements, aged 18 moved to Melbourne in 1868 with his family.  His father George became a grocer on the corner of Church and Kent Streets, Richmond. Clements
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Have you visited the Abbotsford Convent before? It is a beautiful place, its history, architecture, artistry, and food make it a must visit.  The Abbotsford Convent was a haunted place, left to languish for years after the last of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd had gone. In its prime it had been a school, a refuge, a retreat, a workhouse and a prison - the single largest charitable institution
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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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