‘Colonial and pandemic politics: What light can Australian political history before 1901 shed on our present?’ Many of the dominant patterns of Australian politics were in place before federation of the Australian colonies in 1901 and the creation of a national polity. These include public disdain for political affairs; a utilitarian attitude toward government; an
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The Australian Centre of Architectural History, Urban and Cultural Heritage is pleased to announce the inaugural Miles Lewis Oration , online and in the Japanese Room at the Melbourne School of Design. The 2022 fellow is Professor Alex Bremner of the University of Edinburgh. Bremner will be giving a talk titled “Back to the Future:
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Another Whisky in the Wheelwrights event announced for Friday 27 May Following on from the sellout success of its earlier Whisky in the Wheelwrights event, Sovereign Hill has announced an additional session at 8.00pm on Friday 27 May – in perfect time for Melbourne-based whisky lovers to head to the Hill and experience this unique
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This ZOOM talk on the Danks St home (Port Melbourne) of U3A, is offered as part of U3A's highly regarded Saturday Seminar series. The illustrated talk by Max Nankervis, town planner and historian, will tell the eventful story of the house and its personalities which spans almost two centuries and three countries. The Mary Kehoe
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Guest Speaker is Claudia Barker, O.A.M, former Director of Music at the Koo Wee Rup Secondary College and leader of the College band. This is a great opportunity to see an historical society at work and, if you are interested in joining or getting involved, this is a great place to start. Cost - $25.00
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Come and listen to the fascinating stories of the lives of these Ancient Mariners on a walking tour, led by Claire Barton, of St Kilda Cemetery

Prof. Bruno David & GunaiKurnai Elder Russell Mullett Rock Art Australia, in partnership with Monash University, invite you to join us for a public lecture presented by Prof. Bruno David & Elder Russell Mullett about community-driven research combining science with Aboriginal knowledge. Bruno is renowned internationally for his trans-disciplinary research that combines archaeology, geomorphology and
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Professional Historians Australia is pleased to introduce the Wilson History Oration which will be presented by Associate Professor Tanya Evans. This is a new public history presentation by an eminent historian to reflect and share experiences of historical research, writing and audience engagement. The inaugural oration will be of interest to all those involved in public history, including local and family historians, heritage professionals, academics and history students, oral historians and archaeologists.

Calling all Colonial Australia enthusiasts to show off your knowledge!   It is with great pleasure for members of Grattan Street Press to announce that all our books in Colonial Australian Popular Fiction series are now available in eBook formats. To celebrate the ebook launch, we are happy to invite you to our big night of online
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Launched be First Nations icon, Dr Gary Foley backed by sixties activists Margaret Roadknight, Peter Batchelor, Arthur Dent (Albert Langer) & Margaret Reynolds. Short speeches followed by refreshments and book signing. Solidarity Hall, Victorian Trades Hall   Please RSVP here: MCKELLINSTITUTE Email Marketing - (activehosted.com) Organised by Labour History Melbourne, the Australian Society for the
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