Balwyn Heritage Walk
2026-10-07 10:15 - 12:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Balwyn Baptist Church, 517 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills, VIC,, 3103, Australia
Reimagine Balwyn of the past
Join us for an Senior and History Month event!
Explore a guided walk through Balwyn’s fascinating past, starting at the Balwyn Baptist Church and winding our way to the Palace Cinema. Along the way, you’ll trace the suburb’s journey from open paddocks and grazing land to one of Melbourne’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Hear how trams changed everything in 1916, how a simple land tax in 1921 spurred rapid development, and how a humble vet who once tended horses and cows adapted to care for beloved pets. We’ll stop at every street to uncover stories that shaped this community — from bonfire nights in Beckett Park to the thrill of billy cart races flying down Balwyn Road.
It’s more than a walk — it’s a stroll through living history.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
Tour starts at Balwyn Baptist Church – corner of Parring and Whitehorse Roads.
Please remember to wear sensible shoes, weather appropriate clothing and to take care through out the walk as there are uneven surfaces.

Cataloguing Clinics 2026
2026-10-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, Join from anywhere in the world
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 (no matter the topic) – this is an interactive space where questions are encouraged. The RHSV does not endorse any particular cataloguing software – we believe it is horses for courses – and Jillian will talk about issues that impact on cataloguing whether you are using cataloguing cards or software.
The one-hour clinics are free and the Zoom log-in below is used every month in 2026, however, we do ask you to register each month as this enables Jillian to send you extra material / links etc. after each session.
Sessions:
11am (AEDT) Thursday 26 February 2026
11am (AEDT) Thursday 26 March 2026
11am (AEST) Thursday 30 April 2026
11am (AEST) Thursday 28 May 2026
11am (AEST) Thursday 25 June 2026
11am (AEST) Thursday 30 July 2026
11am (AEST) Thursday 27 August 2026
11am (AEST) Thursday 24 September 2026
11am (AEDT) Thursday 29 October 2026
11am (AEDT) Thursday 26 November 2026

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Glenferrie Heritage Trail
2026-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Gardens
Join PMI Victorian History Library and the Hawthorn Historical Society for a special Seniors and History Month stroll along Glenferrie Road, a place where quiet woodland retreats once stood, now transformed into vibrant city life.
As we wander the streets together, you’ll uncover the stories that shaped this beloved precinct, from runaway hearses to forgotten brick pits, and even a misplaced Brownlow medal or two. It’s a walk full of surprises, laughter and plenty of “I never knew that” moments.
So lace up your walking shoes and step into the past. It’s history told right where it happened.
Tour starts at Central Gardens, Hawthorn – on William Street
Please remember to wear sensible shoes, weather appropriate clothing and to take care through out the walk as there are uneven surfaces.
About your Guide Elizabeth Love, who has deep family roots in Hawthorn and a passion for preserving its stories, the walk will explore the geography, gardens, remarkable homes, and local legends that shaped Hawthorn.
