Past Events from October 7, 2018 – May 14, 2018 – Royal Historical Society of Victoria

  • AGL Shaw Lecture: The Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate – Compassionate Protection or Temporising Quackery?

    RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the CJ La Trobe Society are proud to present the annual AGL Shaw Lecture. The Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate – Compassionate Protection or Temporising Quackery? Speaker: Dr Frances Thiele The Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate (1839-1849) was an experimental system put in place by the Colonial Office in London,
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  • Chapel Street Walk

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    Around Prahran's Iconic Buildings Join us for an Australian Heritage Festival event! Step back in time and explore the golden days of shopping along Chapel Street, Prahran. This tour is full of fascinating stories about Melbourne’s beloved department stores. Starting at the PMI Victorian History Library, we’ll explore gems like the old Prahran Arcade, learning
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    $22 – $33
  • Secrets of the Stacks: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience at the PMI Library

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    Step into a world of intrigue and suspense as the PMI Victorian History Library transforms for one extraordinary evening. Uncover hidden truths, decipher cryptic clues, and unmask a potential saboteur in this immersive murder mystery experience. The Scene As Melbourne's elite gather to celebrate, an air of unease settles over the prestigious library. Whispers of
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    $22 – $33
  • Armadale Heritage Walk

    Armadale Train Station High St / Cheel St, Armadale, VIC

    Join us for an Australian Heritage Festival event! Join us for a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station, you'll explore the fascinating past of High Street, one of Victoria's most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene, fashion boutiques, leisure spots, and
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    $22 – $33
  • Cataloguing Clinics 2026

    Join via Zoom

    Join Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions
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  • Revealing the Hidden: Historical Archaeology and Conservation of Unique Artefacts from 19th Century Melbourne

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    A National Archeaology Week Event This panel event draws on two recent conference papers: "A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes: Successful Collaboration and the Preservation of 19th Century Footwear from Deep Deposits below the Melbourne Rail Yard" and "Sound as a Barrel: Historical Archaeological Conservation of a Unique Timber Barrel from Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne."
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    $5 – $10
  • From Ruin to Renewal: Hidden Histories of Melbourne’s Plains

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    A National Archeaology Week Event Western Melbourne’s open plains may look like blank space between suburbs—but dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover stories written into every ruined homestead. These forgotten landmarks tell of colonisation, survival, and cultural change, connecting today’s fast-growing communities with the region’s layered past. In this fascinating talk, we’ll explore how
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    $5 – $10
  • How to Grow and use Herbs for Cooking, Medicine and Pleasure

    39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, Australia

    Join award-winning author, broadcaster and organic gardening expert, Penny Woodward, for an inspiring talk on how to grow and use herbs for cooking, medicine and pleasure. Drawing on her decades of experience as a horticultural editor, writer, and photographer, Penny will share her practical tips for cultivating healthy herbs at home and explore the fascinating
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    $5 – $10
  • RHSV AGM + 2026 Weston Bate Oration: Professor Richard Broome AM

    RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    AGM: 5pm – 6.10pm Break: 6.10pm – 6.30pm Weston Bate Oration: 6.30pm – 7.30pm The Weston Bate Oration follows the RHSV’s Annual General Meeting. The AGM runs from 5pm until about 6:10pm when we have a short break before resuming for the Oration at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served in that break. If you wish
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  • Cataloguing Clinics 2026

    Join via Zoom

    Join Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions
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