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Curator’s Talk – Hoddle Grid: The Great Land Grab
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaJoin Dr Liz Rushen, curator of our new exhibition, "Hoddle Grid – The Great Land Grab", for a special Curator's Talk event at 2PM on Thusday 7 May in the gallery at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Enjoy some light refreshments as Dr Rushen takes us back to 1 June 1837 when Robert Hoddle
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RHSV Birthday x Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaThe Royal Historical Society of Victoria turns 117 years old on May 21. To celebrate we'll be hosting a morning tea as part of the Cancer Council's "Biggest Morning Tea". Come along, have a cuppa, a piece of cake, and help us raise much needed funds for Cancer Council. These funds will go towards vital
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From Ruin to Renewal: Hidden Histories of Melbourne’s Plains
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaA 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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How to Grow and use Herbs for Cooking, Medicine and Pleasure
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaJoin 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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RHSV AGM + 2026 Weston Bate Oration: Professor Richard Broome AM
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAGM: 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 ZoomJoin 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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Mechanics’ Institutes Resource Centre
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaDo you want to learn more about the history of your local mechanics’ institute? This talk will showcase the wide variety of material held in the Mechanics' Institutes Resource Centre (MIRC). This rich collection has records relating to 130 mechanics' institutes and consists of photographs, scanned records such as minute books, books and realia. Discover
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Family History Workshop: Understanding Military Records
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaHave you discovered a relative who served in the military but aren’t sure how to uncover their story? Join us at the PMI Victorian History Library for a hands-on workshop, and learn how to interpret, locate, and make sense of military records to bring your ancestor’s service to life. What You'll Learn: Finding the right
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Cataloguing Clinics 2026
ZOOM Join from anywhere in the worldJoin 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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Writing the Crocodile
39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC 3181 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaIn this lively, engaging discussion Aaron and Michelle will discuss their co-written novel for middle grade readers, Spirit of the Crocodile. They'll talk about why they wrote it, how they wrote it (given that they live 5000kms apart) and why stories like theirs are an important part of Australia’s reconciliation process. A recent ABC Radio
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