Events from May 14, 2018 – October 7, 2018 – Page 3 – Royal Historical Society of Victoria

  • Gippsland Workshop 2: USING CATALOGUING SOFTWARE

    Federation University Gippsland Campus Library Northways Road, Churchill, VIC, Australia

    This workshop is for small organisations that are going to start use cataloguing software. Participants will have the opportunity to create catalogue records using cataloguing software, and will learn how to move import an existing catalogue from Excel.

    $30 – $45
  • John Marshall and Bounty Migration to Port Phillip

    RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Emeritus Professor Graeme Davison AO, Chair of the History Council of Victoria, will launch Dr Liz Rushen's book, John Marshall: Shipowner, Lloyd's reformer and emigration agent. After the launch, Dr Rushen will deliver a paper which explores the significant role John Marshall played in the white settlement of the Port Phillip District

    Free
  • Creating a Tramway Titan

    Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, Australia

    In 2020, Melbourne retains the title of having the largest electric street tram system in the world. This presentation will look at the tramway's history and why Melbourne retains the title of being a Tramway Titan.

  • Book launch: Gita: Melbourne’s First Yoga School – 65 years of history

    RHSV, Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Dr Carolyn Rasmussen will be launching Fay Woodhouse's latest book, Gita: Melbourne’s First Yoga School – 65 years of history at the RHSV. This is the first published history of any yoga school in Australia and it provides a context to the development of yoga in Australia.           

    Free
  • Starting Family History

    Genealogical Society of Victoria Level 1, 10 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The Genealogical Society of Victoria offers RHSV members & friends an introduction to the resources and skills needed to immerse yourself in family history. For anyone contemplating researching their family
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    $5
  • RHSV History Writers’ Group inaugural meeting

    RHSV, Gordon Moffatt Room 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Our RHSV History Writers' Group will meet monthly at the RHSV to peer-edit and share feedback with other writers of history.

    Free
  • Specialist History Tour: Sharing the Universe at Melbourne Observatory

    Melbourne Observatory Birdwood Avenue, Royal Botanic Gardens, VIC, Australia

    This is a VIP tour of Melbourne Observatory, formally acknowledged as a place of outstanding national scientific, architectural, historical, astronomical and cultural significance, and a potential nomination for UNESCO World Heritage listing.

    $25
  • Box Hill Cemetery Tour

    Box Hill Cemetery 395 Middleborough Road, Box Hill, VIC, Australia

    To coincide with the beginning of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day in March, our tour will focus on women in Box Hill cemetery. We will visit the graves
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    $20.00
  • Scoresby Steamfest 2020

    National Steam Centre 1200 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby, VIC, Australia

    A unique experience with demonstrations and exhibits of Australian domestic, industrial and agricultural heritage. Our engines are impressive to see in action with some of Victoria's best steam, diesel and
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