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Curator’s talk: Yarra Birrarung Artists, Writers and the River exhibition
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaJoin the curator, Dr Judith Buckrich, of our current exhibition Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River in a behind-the-scenes talk about the exhibition. The exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the exhibition explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.
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AGL Shaw Lecture: La Trobe, Redcoats and the Mounted Police
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaOn 1st October 1839, the newly appointed Superintendent of the Port Phillip District, Charles La Trobe, came ashore in Melbourne for the first time. He was greeted by William Lonsdale, who had been sent to the district as de facto superintendent, and Police Magistrate in late 1836. Lonsdale, a recently retired officer of the 4th Regiment (King's Own) had come to Port Phillip with a small 'garrison' of an Ensign and 30 men from the same regiment. He forged a close relationship with La Trobe over the coming years even though La Trobe was distinctly non-military. While neither had direct command of the 'garrison', which reported to HQ in Sydney, the soldiers had an important role in providing the ultimate, mostly symbolic, Imperial underpinning of La Trobe's authority.
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How to Record a Painful History
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaJoin us for a not-to-be-missed discussion on recording and sharing the truths of a colonial past. Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir and Marguerita Stephens will share their experience of collaborating across cultures to create their ground-breaking work “Years of Terror: Banbu-deen: Kulin & Colonists at Port Phillip 1835-1851.” Why did Billibellary and other Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung clansmen
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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
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Launch of restored 1890s map of the Shire of Karkarooc by Hopetoun and District Historical Society
Old Limestone School Austin St, Hopetoun, Victoria, AustraliaJoin the Hopetoun and District Historical Society for their launch of a restored 1890s map of the Shire and Schools of Karakarooc on Sunday 13 April 2025. Hopetoun is located 384km north-west of Melbourne via the Calder Highway (about 4.5 hours drive). For those not local to Hopetoun, this event is a great opportunity to
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Housing, Heritage, Density: Vibrant neighbourhoods or Hong Kong without the view?
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIn the context of a major revamp of the Victorian planning system, this seminar asks how we can make positive use of heritage as we plan to house more people. How can we modify Plan Victoria to make full use of heritage as anchor and focus for new neighbourhoods?
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Chapel Street Walk: Around Prahran’s Iconic Buildings
Prahran Mechanics Institute 39 St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC, AustraliaMeet at the PMI Victorian History Library then step into a charming adventure. Discover the tales of yesteryear's department stores on Chapel Street, Prahran. An all-inclusive experience, perfect for everyone – families, individuals, and even your beloved pets!
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Malvern Walk: Explore Stonnington’s Rich History
Malvern Town Hall Corner High Street and Glenferrie Road Malvern, Melbourne, AustraliaStarting at the iconic clock tower of the Malvern Town Hall, you’ll embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Malvern. As you stroll through the streets, you’ll uncover fascinating stories behind the Town Hall, the nearby Police Station, and the former Court House. Marvel at St George’s Anglican Parish, explore Stonnington’s only bluestone
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Labassa Open Day
Labassa 2 Manor Grove, Caulfield North, Victoria, AustraliaAlthough more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Come and experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Young visitors will have fun tracking down all those non-human “critters” who still live at the mansion. Guided house tours and
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Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage Reception
RHSV Gallery Downstairs 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaLa Trobe Society Members and Friends are invited to attend the Friends of La Trobe's Cottage Reception to meet the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), Collette Brennan.
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