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Duneira Estate Winter House Tours with morning tea in the stables
Duneira Estate 1 Officer Lane, Mount Macedon, VIC, AustraliaDuneira is running guided Winter House tours showcasing Stuart Stoneman's extensive Art Collection. Stoneman was Duneira's last owner who, upon his death in 2002, bequeathed his estate and his collections to the care of the S.R.Stoneman Foundation. Duneira is considered to be the 'jewel in the crown' of the few remaining grand hill stations left
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Echoes of the 19th Century
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaStep back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the 19th century with the Four Seasons String Quartet at the PMI Victorian History Library. Led by internationally acclaimed cellist Nora Brownrigg, this talented ensemble will bring history to life through a captivating program of period music. Experience the elegance and charm of
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Squatters, Snodgrass, and the spoils of colonialism in Victoria – law, land, and corruption
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWe are delighted that Professor Kate Auty will deliver the Society’s second Paul Mullaly History and Law Lecture. In this paper Professor Kate Auty will link the current critically important discussion about a First People’s Treaty in Victoria to the historical theft of country (1838-1869). Her paper has specific reference to the theft of Taungurung people’s country.
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Labassa: Christmas In July
Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, AustraliaExperience the sights, sounds and tastes of a traditional mid-winter Christmas in the lavish surroundings of Labassa. We’ve decked the Christmas tree and set the dining table with all the style of a sumptuous 1890 banquet. Join us for a guided tour or opt for a self-guided tour. Creative activities for young visitors are available.
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Cranbourne Shire Historical Society: Annual Luncheon
Tooradin & District Sports Club Recreation Reserve, Tooradin, VIC, AustraliaCranbourne Shire Historical Society invites you to their Annual Luncheon. The guest speaker is Judy Rand, who will talk about the history of her historic property, Balla Balla Homestead, at Cannons Creek.
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Duneira Estate Winter House Tours with morning tea in the stables
Duneira Estate 1 Officer Lane, Mount Macedon, VIC, AustraliaDuneira is running guided Winter House tours showcasing Stuart Stoneman's extensive Art Collection. Stoneman was Duneira's last owner who, upon his death in 2002, bequeathed his estate and his collections to the care of the S.R.Stoneman Foundation. Duneira is considered to be the 'jewel in the crown' of the few remaining grand hill stations left
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RARE BOOK WEEK: Hoarder or Historian?
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIs our history in a drawer, a scrapbook, or a curated collection? Speaker: Mandy Bede This talk will focus on a selection of ephemera collections, teasing out the theme of how our history is preserved. Join Mandy Bede, President of the Ephemera Society of Australia, as she shows examples of printed Australian ephemeral material from
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RARE BOOK WEEK: Scapegoats of the Empire
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRecently, the library of esteemed community historian Weston Bate was donated to the RHSV. Amongst the many gems was a rare book, Scapegoats of the Empire, written in Lancefield and published in 1907 about military crimes half a world away in South Africa. The author, George Witton, was the 3rd defendant in the military trial for murder brought against Breaker Morant and Peter Handcock. Morant and Handcock were executed by firing squad and Witton was jailed for life. Join distinguished historian Dr Andrew Lemon AM as he explores not just Scapegoats but looks to the rich literature that is spawned when the truth gets murky.
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CATALOGUING CLINICS 2025
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 (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.
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Biographical Storytelling
Diamond Valley LibraryCharlotte Chidell has researched the life of pioneer Katherine Rose Beale (1795-1856) who arrived at Port Phillip in 1839. The Beale family established the St Helena estate. Finding few reliable primary sources, her book, This Still Hearth tells the story of Katherine in a mix of fact and fiction. In this presentation Charlotte will discuss her research, writing
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